Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
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Feeling the heat: Preparing Europe's grids for summer
36 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Heat Waves Put Grids Under Strain
Why The Grid Feels Less Predictable
Heat Stress From Wires To Power Plants
Demand Shifts As Cooling Takes Off
Batteries And Flexibility Keep Balance
What Spain’s Blackout Taught Europe
Sabotage Risks And Harder Restarts
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Send us your thoughts! Europe's power systems are facing a new reality. As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, electricity networks are coming under growing pressure. Rising cooling demand, aging infrastructure and the rapid expansion of renewable energy are all changing how grids operate during periods of extreme weather. The recent Iberian blackout also highlighted how important resilience, flexibility and interconnection have become in maintaining system security. So is Europe's el...