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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anna Wise

UK electricity grid issues rare warning as air conditioning use surges in heatwave

Britain’s electricity grid operator has issued a fresh appeal to the energy industry for increased power generation, as the country endures its third heatwave of the year.

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) forecast a tight period for electricity margins this Thursday evening, citing "extreme temperatures" across Europe as the primary cause.

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