英国将在周三晚间遭遇电力供应危机。一场日食预计将阻挡该国上空95%的阳光，导致太阳能发电量下降300至1100兆瓦[1]。国家能源系统运营商已发出官方警报，预测电力缺口约1200兆瓦[1]，这促使当局要求能源生产商提供额外电力并准备支付补偿费用[1]。
为应对潜在的电力紧张，能源企业已采取相应措施。章鱼能源公司建议客户在周三晚间6点至8点期间避免使用洗衣机和洗碗机[1]。受日食影响，电力价格已大幅上升，周三晚间7点的电价达到每兆瓦小时£211.40，创下6月30日以来的最高水平[1]。这次日食是英国自1999年以来最显著的一次[1]。
Great Britain is bracing for a significant electricity supply deficit on Wednesday evening as a solar eclipse will block approximately 95% of sunlight across the country, reducing solar power generation by between 300 and 1,100 megawatts.[1] The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has issued an official alert, initially predicting a shortfall exceeding 1,700 megawatts before revising the estimate to approximately 1,200 megawatts.[1] In response, authorities have requested energy producers to supply additional electricity and have prepared to pay compensation fees.[1]
The projected power crisis is reflected in sharply elevated electricity prices, with rates climbing to £211.40 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., marking the highest level since June 30.[1] Energy companies have taken practical steps to manage demand; Octopus Energy has advised customers to avoid using washing machines and dishwashers between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday.[1] This eclipse represents the most significant solar event affecting the United Kingdom since 1999.[1]