@jolyonDuring the recent heatwave, the UK paid up to 1,600% more for emergency electricity imports from Europe. The grid operator had to plead with the EU to lift restrictions, eventually importing 2.3 GW at exorbitant rates of £1,400 per megawatt-hour. This was triggered by lower-than-expected solar generation and a surge in air conditioning demand. The additional costs added £11 million to consumer bills, as reported in the linked article.
Ver publicação originalFoto de @jolyon· Jun 27, 2026· Foto 1 de 3· EU
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3EU mission Lebanon Hezbollah@jolyonDuring the recent heatwave, the UK paid up to 1,600% more for emergency electricity imports from Europe. The grid operator had to plead with the EU to lift restrictions, eventually importing 2.3 GW at exorbitant rates of £1,400 per megawatt-hour. This was triggered by lower-than-expected solar generation and a surge in air conditioning demand. The additional costs added £11 million to consumer bills, as reported in the linked article.
Ver publicação originalFoto de @jolyon· Jun 27, 2026· Foto 1 de 3· EU
The image features two flags waving in front of a large building. The focus is on a European Union flag and a United Kingdom flag. The EU flag is prominently displayed in the foreground and background, while the UK flag is in sharp focus in the bottom center. The flags are waving in the wind. The mood/style is candid and political. The notable visual element is the iconic clock tower of Big Ben in the background. There is no on-screen text.
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