# Rare call for more electricity supplies as wind power drops across Europe

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rare-call-for-more-electricity-supplies-as-wind-power-drops-across-europe/
- Published: 2026-11-09T07:21:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T07:50:26+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/09/rare-call-more-electricity-supplies-windpower-drops-britain-energy-shortfall
- Topics: Business, Europe, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Low wind forecasts prompted a rare call for extra electricity in Britain.
- The projected shortfall fell from nearly 1,400MW to 500MW.
- The system operator said electricity supplies remained secure.

## Summary

Britain’s electricity system operator issued a rare notice seeking extra power after forecasts showed low wind generation across Europe. The shortfall was unusual because such notices have typically been used during high-demand winter evenings; the operator said there was no risk of power cuts and customers did not need to act.

The initial forecast showed a supply margin shortfall of almost 1,400 megawatts between 6am and 11am on Monday, with about 800 megawatts of extra generation sought. After a pre-dawn review, the shortfall had fallen to 500 megawatts, and no further contingency power was required, though plants could still be asked to generate more than usual. The notice was issued without grid constraints, while Britain was forecast to export electricity to Europe.

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