UK's energy grid may see 'tight days'

GREAT Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand.

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The National Energy System Operator (Neso) indicated that imported electricity supply from Europe could be used “when required” to help power homes and businesses.

The electricity grid operator and National Gas have published their latest energy outlook reports for this winter after prices ticked higher at the start of the month with a rise in the price cap.

Neso said today that electricity margins, which reflect the cushion of spare power supply available to meet customer needs, have risen to their strongest level since 2020.

But it added there could still be some “tighter periods” which could need support from the energy industry.