The National Grid made the decision earlier this afternoon
The National Grid's Electricity System Operators was forced to consider activating its new "Demand Flexibility Service" for the first time today.
It comes after concerns were raised over Britain's energy supply on Monday and Tuesday evenings, with the National Grid Electricity System Operator issued two separate indicators that things could be tight. Glasgow Live previously reported on the notice issued by the operator last week, before the notice was rapidly cancelled. The notice warned that the amount of electricity available would struggle to meet demands on Monday evening.Another so-called Capacity Market Notice was issued at 1.
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