Event expected to trigger huge downturn in power demand as people go outside to watch, as well as sudden removal of solar power from electricity supply
The UK is preparing for the impact of Friday’s eclipse on electricity supply and demand on Friday, which will knock out the country’s solar power production.
The National Grid said the sun will disappear behind the moon at around 9.30am and “we have to factor in the extra generation we need to find to replace the solar, which won’t be back to normal until 10.30.”
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