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Scarsella: Blackouts ‘very unlikely’ this winter

UK Power Networks chief executive Basil Scarsella has dismissed the possibility of blackouts this winter as “very, very unlikely” despite concerns over the security of supply amidst the ongoing energy crisis. Responding to questions at the Utility Week Forum in London on Wednesday (9 November), his sentiment was echoed by Eon Energy chief executive Michael Lewis who said a number of factors would need align for blackouts to occur, including extremely cold weather and problems with nuclear generators in France.

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ENW seeks more than 1GW of flexibility in latest tender

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Ofgem slows work on longer-term network charging reforms

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Delivery of RIIO-ED2 in the race to net zero

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National Grid seeks ‘missing link’ in SF6 retrofill

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Local wholesale pricing is ‘big risk’ for investment

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Vulnerable customers must be front of mind as we head into winter

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Blackout warnings must be a wake-up call

National Grid’s creation of a demand flexibility service, as part of package of measures to secure supply this winter, may eventually be seen as a pivotal moment in the creation of a flexible energy system. Steve Cunningham, chief executive of Geo, argues that concern over blackouts could propel forward work on establishing easy and attractive ways for consumers to turn down their energy use.

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