National Grid has issued a statement
The National Grid has triggered its back-up power plan as the UK battles sub-freezing temperatures and widespread snow.
National Grid has subsequently given notice to two of its reserve coal-fired power stations to fire up, ready to produce energy is called on by the grid, the Mirror reports. The network's operator said the emergency plan "should give the public confidence in Monday's energy supply".The coal-fired units will not necessarily be used on Monday but will be available to the grid, if required, said the National Grid Electricity System Operator.
A spokesperson for the National Grid said: "We've issued a notification to warm two winter contingency coal units. This measure should give the public confidence in Monday’s energy supply.
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