General · 24 June 2026

Britain's grid fires up gas plants

The UK's electricity grid has had to boost power generation as a heatwave puts strain on supply, sparking a power alert. Britain's grid operator ordered gas plants to fire up on Wednesday to meet the increased demand. Data from the UK's grid network showed gas generation jumped as a result.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 13:42

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