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Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut

Posted on February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut
Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut
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Three storms in a week cause havoc across much of Britain’s electricity network.

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Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen
Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen
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Around half a million people were left without electricity after Storm Arwen battered much of Britain.

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Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987
Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987
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October 1987 saw the biggest storm to hit southern parts of the UK in almost 300 years kill 18 people, cause billions of pounds of damage and leave hundreds of thousands of homes without power.

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Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record

Posted on June 10, 2020October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Power Insights, Power News

Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?

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Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People

Posted on February 11, 2020March 31, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People
Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People
Power News

Storm Ciara causes travel chaos and leaves large parts of England and Wales without electricity.

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