ABOUT SECTORS SERVICES CASE STUDIES CLIENTS PEOPLE NEWS CONTACT NEWS Safety margins are perilously slim, ex npower boss says BRITAIN IS ON THE BRINK OF BLACK OUTS FOR FOUR WINTERS Paul Massara, the chief executive of npower, one of the six big energy suppliers, has warned that the safety buffer separating Britain from power cuts will be uncomfortably slim for up to four years. This view contrasts with forecasts from Ofgem, the regulator, that the safety buffer between capacity and peak electricity demand will begin to improve from next year. The former boss of one of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers has warned that the safety buffer separating Britain from power cuts will be uncomfortably slim for up to four years. Experts had already warned this winter that Britain was at its highest risk of blackouts in more than a decade before the announcement of a succession of closures of coal-fired power stations. Paul Massara, a former chief executive of npower, warned yesterday that the tight supply would last for up to four winters, in contrast with rosier forecasts from the regulator that the safety buffer between capacity and peak electricity demand would begin to improve from 2017 onwards. Mr Massara said that new measures designed to lock in electricity generation would not kick in fully for several more years. Responding to the suggestion that the margin would be less tight after this year, he added: “I think it will be three or four winters.” What should you do ? Watch our resilient power systems video and contact us for assistance. « Back to News SERVICES With a comprehensive range of services on offer, we can... ABOUT We are one of the largest privately owned electrical companies... CASE STUDIES All of our services are tailored to meet the specific... CONTACT US Get in touch with us today so we can help with your enquiry. © The Rosebery Group Hastings House, 77-83 Station Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4BN + 44 (0)151 357 1066 Contact Us Designed and Built by Piranha We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All