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UK Faces Electricity Rationing Without Power Plant Upgrades

1/11/2026

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A Watt-Logic report warns Britain may face electricity rationing by the next general election unless aging gas-fired power stations are upgraded.
Many of these plants were built in the 1990s and have no replacement plans.
The UK relies on gas for one-third of electricity, and nuclear shutdowns could worsen supply.
Some new gas-fired plants are in development, but they cannot fully offset anticipated losses.

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A Watt-Logic report warns Britain may face electricity rationing by the next general election unless aging gas-fired power stations are upgraded.
Many of these plants were built in the 1990s and have no replacement plans.
The UK relies on gas for one-third of electricity, and nuclear shutdowns could worsen supply.
Some new gas-fired plants are in development, but they cannot fully offset anticipated losses.