Blackouts less likely this winter says National Grid

There is a lower risk of electricity blackouts this winter compared to last, according to National Grid, thanks to increased generation and the ability to manage demand. Craig Dyke, head of national control at National Grid's Electricity System Operator, which is responsible for balancing demand and supply on the network, said the main change this year was a "Big uptick" in overall capacity. In its Winter Outlook National Grid ESO said under the most likely "Base case" scenario the margin of electricity supply over demand would be 4.4 gigawatts or 7.4%, "Broadly in line with recent winters". Last winter the margin was just 3.7GW. National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for England, Scotland and Wales. While the scheme is less likely to be needed this winter, it could operate on a much larger scale this year, the ESO said.

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