27 September 2018
Elia needs 1,600 to 1,700 MW of additional capacity to ensure security of supply this winter
With just a few weeks to go before winter starts, Belgium is facing the unexpected unavailability of multiple nuclear power stations, a situation that is severely testing the balance between generation and consumption.
- The additional, unexpected unavailability of multiple nuclear power stations for winter 2018-2019 is unprecedented.
- In consultation with the federal energy minister and market players, Elia is actively working to help develop appropriate solutions.
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Elia needs 1,600 to 1,700 MW of additional capacity to ensure security of supply this winter
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Elia estime un besoin de 1600 à 1700 MW en capacité supplémentaire pour garantir la sécurité d’approvisionnement cet hiver (in French)
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Gunstige evolutie voor november maar bijkomende inspanningen nodig voor januari en februari (in Dutch)
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