UK power supply forecasts warn of 'tight winter days' as costs soar

“UK power supply forecasts warn of 'tight winter days' as costs soar”

The UK’s power supply could have “some tight days” in December and January, despite energy prices more than doubling, one of the country’s energy operators said on Friday. At the same time, a last-minute deal with a Belgian interconnector firm would provide for an additional five per cent of forecast demand, maintaining gas import capacity and allowing more flexibility for the grid at times of demand strain. Supply agreements should mean there is enough gas and electricity to meet peak demand…