Fans for fans: power demand surges as England viewers cope with heatwave
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During England's World Cup game in the midst of a heatwave, several gas power plants in Great Britain were paid almost £4m to ramp up electricity generation for a few hours. Viewers desperate to cool down used air conditioning, fans, and cold drinks, causing a significant spike in power demand. This surge in energy consumption highlights the broader issue of rising electricity prices across Europe due to the ongoing heatwave, underscoring the vulnerability of energy grids to extreme weather conditions.
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