French power grid operator calls on users to cut energy consumption on Monday
French power grid operator RTE said there could be a 'tense' situation between the supply of power and user demand for electricity in France on Monday as a result of the colder temperatures currently affecting much of Europe.
RTE asked companies and local authorities to cut their energy usage on Monday morning, particularly between 7 and 10am.
Baisse des températures : RTE active le signal Orange national Ecowatt pour le lundi 4 avril 2022https://t.co/8IpA1HUCjC pic.twitter.com/21JGsL0rY3
— RTE (@rte_france) April 2, 2022
It also called on individuals to use appliances, such as dishwashers or washing machines, at the weekend, rather than on Monday, if possible.
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And it recommended other energy-saving actions, too, such as turning off unnecessary lighting, turning down the thermostat if you're going to be out or completely unplugging appliances from at night.
RTE said that electricity consumption could reach 73,000 MW at around 9am on Monday while supply will only be around 65,000 MW. However, France can import up to 11,000 MW to make up any shortfall.
The operator does not expect any power cuts on Monday, it said.
Temperatures have plummeted across France in recent days with heavy snowfall and ice in many areas and sub-zero levels forecast for several regions on Monday morning, according to Météo France.
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RTE asked companies and local authorities to cut their energy usage on Monday morning, particularly between 7 and 10am.
Baisse des températures : RTE active le signal Orange national Ecowatt pour le lundi 4 avril 2022https://t.co/8IpA1HUCjC pic.twitter.com/21JGsL0rY3
— RTE (@rte_france) April 2, 2022
It also called on individuals to use appliances, such as dishwashers or washing machines, at the weekend, rather than on Monday, if possible.
READ ALSO: IN PICTURES: Snow falls across France
And it recommended other energy-saving actions, too, such as turning off unnecessary lighting, turning down the thermostat if you're going to be out or completely unplugging appliances from at night.
RTE said that electricity consumption could reach 73,000 MW at around 9am on Monday while supply will only be around 65,000 MW. However, France can import up to 11,000 MW to make up any shortfall.
The operator does not expect any power cuts on Monday, it said.
Temperatures have plummeted across France in recent days with heavy snowfall and ice in many areas and sub-zero levels forecast for several regions on Monday morning, according to Météo France.
READ MORE:
- UPDATE: More snow and ice weather warnings issued across France
- Residents in rural France to get fuel discounts and €100 gas bill cuts
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