Soaring solar energy production in Britain this summer could mean power stations are ordered to switch off to prevent blackouts, system operators have warned.
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) says a growing number of solar and other power stations feeding electricity directly into regional networks are expected to reduce demand on the national network to a record low.
But Neso requires a certain amount of flexible power sources running on the national network constantly to balance the system and stop blackouts.
The Times reports that, with national demand falling, there may not be enough flexible plants operating, forcing Neso to issues notices of a "negative reserve active power margin".
The notices warn that "emergency instructions" may be issued because greater flexibility is required to balance the electricity network.
Such emergency instructions could involve inflexible power plants being told to disconnect from the grid.
Read more on The Times website.
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