LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Great Britain Grid Operator Spends £10 Million to Stabilize Electricity Supply During Heatwave Demand Surge

The electricity system operator for Great Britain has spent £10 million on additional power supplies to prevent a potential shortfall as air conditioning demand surged during the ongoing heatwave, underscoring the grid’s vulnerability during periods of extreme weather.

26 June 2026 · 08:02 UTC