Heat wave is pushing Europe’s energy system to the limit

from the scorching heat, power generation Natural gas-powered stations run less efficiently and nuclear generators struggle to keep their plants cool. Warmer temperatures also affect waterways, with Germany’s Rhine River at its shallowest in at least 15 years on a seasonal basis and threatening coal deliveries to power plants.

“A major driver and concern for those in the industry is that – at the temperatures we are seeing in the UK and Europe – most energy systems are simply less efficient and cannot provide normal power efficiencies,” Rajeev said. Rajiv said. Gogna, a partner specializing in Energy in Consulting.

Warmer weather is exacerbating Europe’s worst energy crisis in decades, mainly due to Russia’s invasion Ukraine and later a ban on energy imports. According to Rystad Energy, with higher temperatures, supply may not be enough to meet demand other than necessary restocking before next winter.

Temperatures in Britain are expected to break a record 38.7 Celsius (101.66 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, with the mercury rising above 40 degrees Celsius in London and the south. England, Similar records are being broken across Europe, where temperatures are forecast to go even higher.

“While energy policy for the future has focused more on how we provide energy during the winter, in particular keeping our homes warm, it should also look at the scenarios we are experiencing today, Making sure the UK has the right mix of generation. Even in the summer,” said Gogna at the LCP.

German day-forward power rose to 397 euros per megawatt, the highest since March on the Apex Spot SE. Meanwhile, the French counterpart climbed to the highest level of 521 euros since April.

This story has been published without modification in text from a wire agency feed.

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