Impacts on energy assets from extreme heat and heatwaves

Summary

The UK's energy infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and heatwaves, posing risks to system reliability and potentially leading to electricity shortfalls. This study, funded by the UK government, assesses the vulnerability, exposure, and potential future impacts on various energy assets, identifying power sector networks as particularly susceptible. The research has been completed, providing detailed findings on projected temperature increases and their effects on energy infrastructure and demand for cooling.

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