UK Power Supply Warned of Strain Amid Third Heatwave

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The UK's energy system operator warned of potential strain on power supplies Thursday night due to extreme temperatures and high demand from cooling systems.
France's EDF also noted heatwave impacts on its nuclear reactors, which export power to the UK.

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The UK's energy system operator warned of potential strain on power supplies Thursday night due to extreme temperatures and high demand from cooling systems. France's EDF also noted heatwave impacts on its nuclear reactors, which export power to the UK.

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