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Utilities across Spain, Italy, and Germany activate contingency plans as heatwaves lift electricity demand and strain water cooling for plants.
Brussels — Ebenezer Europe Desk
Grid operators published peak-demand alerts after consecutive days above seasonal norms. Households are being asked to shift heavy appliance use off evening hours.
Renewable output helped midday supply, but evening ramps remain the pressure point. Storage and interconnection upgrades are still catching up.
Retailers and hospitals confirmed backup generation tests as municipalities opened cooling centers in major cities.
Renewable output helped midday supply, but evening ramps remain the pressure point. Storage and interconnection upgrades are still catching up.
Source: Ebenezer Europe Desk. Published 12 Aug 2026, 04:20 am.
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