Grid’s Green Shift Sparks Blackout Fears | UK News

The National Grid is betting big on a greener future by slashing grid “inertia” — the stabilizing force from traditional power plants — to save consumers $96 million a year. But critics warn it could dangerously increase blackout risks, especially as renewables don’t naturally provide inertia. While the Grid insists rapid-response batteries will keep things safe, former engineers call it a “massive gamble,” arguing the system is already teetering on collapse under Net Zero pressure. This high-stakes shift pits cost savings against catastrophic failure — and the debate is heating up fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3e5df92104d2dfa