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ecns.cnGrid Operator Issues Statement on Power Supplies During Heat Wave
PJM Interconnection issued an emergency order after forecasting insufficient reserves for evening peak demand. The warning covers 13 states and Washington, D.C. Data centers now account for half of new U.S. electricity demand.
finance.yahoo.comBattery Storage Facility Opens in Napanee, Ontario
A 250-megawatt battery energy storage system valued at $600 million began operations in Napanee, Ontario. The facility can supply electricity to up to 250,000 homes for four hours during peak demand.
ecns.cnFrance Grid Operator Keeps Extra Nuclear Reactors Online
France's grid operator is maintaining additional nuclear reactors in operation to stabilize the electricity system while solar generation remains strong. The measure addresses periods when renewable output exceeds demand.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreat Britain's Updated Demand Flexibility Scheme Launches This Week
The updated Demand Flexibility Scheme launches this week, approved by Ofgem last month and operated by the National Energy System Operator. The scheme aims to stabilise the electricity grid during summer by shifting customer demand. British Gas, Equiwatt, and Octopus Energy have…