Monday, February 23, 2015

The solar eclipse on March 20 will test the strength of the European electricity grid – BFM.Ru

The experts do not rule out various incidents

A partial solar eclipse on March 20 will be a test for the European electrical system, significantly reducing energy production, reports AFP.

According to It is estimated that the eclipse will lead to a gradual disconnection from the network of about 35,000 megawatts of solar power, which corresponds to an average power of 80 power units.

The experts do not rule out a variety of incidents, recalling that Germany and Italy have a significant amount of solar power. This will be an unprecedented test, experts add.

On this day, will require careful coordination between operators of different networks. It may be necessary to connect additional capacities of coal and nuclear power.

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