Could the UK electricity grid fail? | Power Struggle (Ep 1) | The Business

Is the UK electricity grid at risk of blackouts? We look at the alarming events of 23 June and ask if our power network is truly fit for purpose.

In Part 1 of our summer energy mini-series on The Business, Dominic O’Connell examines the growing strain on the UK electricity grid as Britain races towards its legally binding net zero commitments. From surging constraint costs to unmetered solar generation, we break down why modernising electricity transmission is vital for the wider UK economy and long-term economic growth.

We are joined by Adam Bell, former head of energy strategy for the government and partner at StoneHaven, to explore how shifting to renewables creates unprecedented stability challenges. Plus, energy developer and data analyst Ben Watts (creator of Kilowatts Grid) shares his startling analysis of what went wrong on the UK electricity grid on 23 June, and why calls are growing for greater regulation of NESO (National Energy System Operator). Can politicians protect British business and consumers from soaring power bills while overhauling energy fiscal policy?

Host:

Dominic O’Connell, business correspondent, Times Radio

Guests: 

Adam Bell, Stonehaven

Ben Watts, energy developer and data analyst

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy

Photo Credit: Getty

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