Energy expert issues chilling warning over Britain's power supply as 'lights may not stay on' this winter

“Energy expert issues chilling warning over Britain's power supply as 'lights may not stay on' this winter”

Britain must invest in backup power, gas networks and energy storage, a leading economist says, warning: "There really are questions about whether the lights will stay on." Sir Dieter Helm, professor of economic policy at Oxford University, said that the UK's reliance on intermittent energy left it at the mercy of the weather, particularly during winter. His warning comes after the Government advised people to keep enough supplies for three days in the event of emergencies. These include…