Icy weather reduces wind energy production in Britain
The electricity sector in Britain is currently facing major challenges after wind energy production is expected to drop to its lowest levels in two weeks due to a wave of icy weather that has pushed electricity prices sharply.
According to Bloomberg, the average production of wind energy will reach Only 2.9 gigawatts next Saturday, which is less than half the annual average.
At the same time, demand for heating will remain high as the cold wave that Britain is witnessing continues to be the most severe since January. 2024.
These extreme weather conditions have put pressure on the electrical system, prompting the grid operator to issue a warning to the market on Wednesday, and resulting in huge payments to gas power plants to make up for supply gaps, at a time when the The prices of electricity in the United Kingdom have risen significantly.
Currently, the electrical system in the United Kingdom depends on gas to generate about 59% of its needs, according to data from the National Energy System Operator.
The cold snap is spreading across Europe, with France and Germany experiencing sharp drops in temperatures, increasing demand for energy and making it more difficult to import additional supplies into the UK.
These fluctuations in renewable energy production also show the difficulties it faces. The energy sector is in light of the acceleration of the shift to clean energy sources.
While the United Kingdom plans to expand its capabilities in the field of wind energy with the aim of achieving a clean electricity grid by 2030, reliance on gas will remain necessary in days of decline. In energy production Wind to ensure continuity of electrical supply.
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