Fans for fans: power demand surges as England viewers cope with heatwave
Great Britain's gas power plants earned nearly £4 million on Tuesday as electricity demand surged during England's World Cup match amidst a heatwave. Experts reported a 300MW demand spike at half-time as viewers sought relief, while hydration breaks had no measurable impact on power usage. The heatwave has strained electricity supplies across Europe, prompting rising prices and outages.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 14:19 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 14:30 UTC
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