Britain's National Energy System Operator said supply may be tight on Monday morning with wind generation running low. It projected roughly a 1.4 gigawatt shortfall in the supply margin for the peak period and called on the market to add generation as headroom narrowed.
A spokesman said low wind prompted the Electricity Margin Notice. He said the notice is a precaution and not a warning that power cuts are coming.
The UK has record wind capacity installed, but slow wind speeds mean those turbines are producing little electricity. Consequently, more generation is expected from gas-fired plants, nuclear facilities and imports to satisfy demand.
Neso said last week that the UK is expected to have a smaller cushion of spare capacity this winter than a year ago, with electricity demand expected to increase.
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In plain English: the operator expects the Monday morning peak to face an estimated 1.4 gigawatts gap in margin, has asked for additional generation, and wind remains soft.
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