Europe’s heatwave puts pressure on its grid - 26 Jun 2026

Prysmian Daily News Update · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

As of June 26, today’s news highlights Europe’s heatwave and the pressure it is placing on its grid, alongside significant shifts in European stock markets, particularly within the technology sector. Great Britain’s energy system operator raised the alarm over electricity supplies for the second time this week as the heatwave continued to test Europe’s energy markets. The National Energy System Operator issued a notice late on Thursday asking generators to provide any extra electricity possible on Friday evening to help meet rising demand as households turn on air conditioners and electric…