The National Grid cancelled a power cut alert just moments after issuing it last night (Nov 22) around 7pm - saying it had been triggered automatically. It warned of potential power cuts caused by increased energy usage, with contingency plans put in place after it had been withdrawn, as reported by the Daily Record.
It comes after the National Grid last month warned that the UK could face three hour long blackouts this winter as the current energy crisis and Putin's invasion of Ukraine puts a strain on gas supplies. However, the public was told that such blackouts would be 'worst case scenario', and if they were to happen, they would be confined to single areas and prior warning would be handed out.
In a bid to conserve as much power as possible as the colder months kick in, homeowners are being urged to avoid using high-energy appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, during peak hours, which experts have said is between 4pm and 7pm. The high-demand hours could lead to a "tight electricity margin" the National Grid said, should energy supplies reach a certain low.
