Solar Eclipse Exposes UK's Reliance on Unreliable Power Sources The impending near total solar eclipse over Great Britain has thrown a wrench into the country's electricity supply chain, leaving grid operators scrambling to fill the gap.
As the moon blocks up to 95% of the sun's rays, an estimated 300 1,100 megawatts of solar power will be lost, coinciding with a fifth heatwave that's driving up demand for electricity.
The National Energy System Operator has issued a market notice, pleading for any spare capacity from energy generators to bridge the shortfall.