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UK Faces Power Cuts for First Time Since 1970s
Demand for power from homes and businesses will exceed supply from the national grid within eight years, according to official figures.
The shortage of supplies will hit the equivalent of many as 16 million families for at least one hour during the year, it is forecast.
The gap between Britain’s energy needs and demand throws fresh doubt on the Government’s assertion that renewable energy can make up for dwindling nuclear and coal capabilities.
The admission that Britain will face power-cuts is contained in a document that accompanied the Government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan, which was launched in July.
Telegraph.co.uk: ‘Britain facing blackouts for first time since 1970s’
CRN comment: This is the direct result of the impact of unfounded climate alarmism and the demonisation of CO2 on energy policy.
September 6th, 2009 at 4:52 am
I remember the power cuts of the late 60s early 70s, sat around a candle eating dinner, with a coal fire burning— brought everyone together a bit!!!
I doubt whether the modern twitter generation will find it so good