DOOM: Energy

[AtW]

"Homes could face three-hour power cuts this winter, warns National Grid

Plan could come into effect under worst-case scenario of shortage of gas supplies at same time as cold snap

Households could experience a series of three-hour power cuts this winter if Vladimir Putin shuts off gas supplies from Russia and Britain experiences a cold snap, National Grid has warned.

Such an event would mean consumers in different parts of the country being notified a day in advance of three-hour blocks of time during which their power would be cut off, in an effort to reduce total consumption by 5%.

The emergency plan would need to be approved by King Charles on the recommendation of the business secretary.

National Grid said that in the “unlikely event” of a shortage of gas supplies that some consumers would be without power for “pre-defined periods” during a day to “ensure the overall security and integrity of the electricity system across Great Britain”."

https://www.theguardian.com/business...ts-this-winter

Don't panic and buy a UPS backed by a power generator...

[SueEllen]

Glad you posted this.

3 hour rolling black outs.

At least I won't have to have endless meetings with my client.

[_V_]

PowerVault 3 unit, sorted.

https://boilersprices.co.uk/solar-ba...es/powervault/

Powervault makes its range of batteries in Britain and is known for developing intelligent and sophisticated battery storage solutions for UK homes and businesses. All products are designed and assembled in London and can store excess solar energy for later use, as well as store cheap, off-peak electricity from the grid to supply your home more cost-effectively.

[_V_]

For those interested in Solar + Battery Storage here are some indicative prices. With rising electricity costs and falling panel costs, time to break even is approx 10 years now.

https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/solar-panels/cost

[vetran]

I have a UPS for my router and laptops, I will be able to work.

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One of the worst aspects of a power cut is a combi gas boiler won't run, so no hot water for showers and baths.

People often forget about this aspect.

[AtW]

One of the worst aspects of a power cut is having to drink warm beer

FTFY

[SueEllen]

One of the worst aspects of a power cut is a combi gas boiler won't run, so no hot water for showers and baths.

People often forget about this aspect.

They will tell you when the power cut is coming so unless you tulip, piss or throw up in yourself you can take a bath or shower before or after.

[SueEllen]

Incidentally how do they cut off the houses next to a hospital but leave the hospital with electricity for it's ICU etc?