Europe is experiencing record-breaking heat waves, which are placing significant strain on its power grid. The increased demand for cooling, coupled with reduced efficiency and output from power plants due to warm or scarce cooling water, is creating a triple squeeze on energy supply. This situation is exacerbated by shifting seasonal demand patterns and the need for utilities to source power from neighboring countries, driving up prices. AI
RANK_REASON Article discusses the implications of a current event (heat wave) on infrastructure (power grid) and societal adaptation, rather than announcing a new product, research, or policy.
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