The full solar eclipse on Wednesday evening could pile pressure on already struggling power systems across Europe.
Experts say a dip in solar power because of the eclipse could affect the electricity grid which has suffered because of this summer’s extreme weather.
Heatwaves have forced nuclear and coal plants to switch off across the continent and low water levels have halted hydropower stations.
Grid operators in France and Spain are expecting solar power production losses and stand by to balance the system from other power sources.
Spanish grid operator Red Electrica says the eclipse could reduce Spanish solar power by up to 5GW – equivalent
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