What summer heatwaves reveal about Britain’s energy security

  • 24 August 2026
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This summer’s heatwaves didn’t just test Britain’s air conditioning, they tested its power grid. With four Electricity Margin Notices issued in a single summer (compared to zero last winter), VPI Chief Executive Jorge Pikunic argues that energy security is no longer a winter-only concern. From still, windless heat that silences renewables to European reactors throttled by warm rivers, he unpacks … Read More