Britain faces 'higher risk of blackouts' as national grid operator changes rules to hit Net Zero targets and save money
- Posted on August 10, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Britain faces 'higher risk of blackouts' as national grid operator changes rules to hit Net Zero targets and save money
The National Energy System Operator is set to operate the grid with reduced levels of 'inertia', which behaves like shock absorbers to keep spinning parts moving in the event of a plant failure.