There has been a bit of talk recently in the media regarding the UK power supply over the comming months. Basically, because of under investment in the industry they may not be able to supply demand during the winter and power cuts have been predicted.

Anyone know any more than this? like how likely power cuts are and how long they may be for?

Also, besides stocking up on batteries, what more can we do?

[solar backup charge circuit anyone ?!]

[solar backup charge circuit anyone ?!]

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SOLAR?!?!?!? In England???? You are having a giraffe!!!

Stock up on bottled water enough for 2 - 3 days.

bugger off to spain?

Scaremongering as ever, though there's a long-term problem for suppliers to fill.

It's actually more gas than electricity, but a lot of electricity is generated using gas these days.

There are agreements with heavy (and I mean HEAVY) industrial users that their gas (and electric) gets pulled to support domestic users.

Maybe few additional nuclear plants would do..?

Maybe few additional nuclear plants would do..?

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One day, I do hope, you come out with something that isnt at all stupid.

I dont think we have many nuclear in the UK, aren`t all ours powered by cow methane

I dont think we have many nuclear in the UK

One of the biggest is just down road from us

http://www.bnfl.com/index.aspx?page=152

but it doesn't generates any power now

It's good that we as a country seem to be giving alternatives a go. I've seen a few of these on my travels and think they look quite gracefull in small numbers.

I believe the CIS building in Manchester is also having a refit where the outer panels of the service building are being replaced by solar panels.