Europe’s Meltdown, Scorching Heat, Failing Grids Blackouts Loom Across EU| Times Now World
Europe is facing a summer of energy chaos as record-breaking heatwaves expose the fragility of its power grids. With temperatures soaring above 40°C in countries like France, Croatia, and Hungary, electricity demand has surged as millions turn to air conditioning. Spain saw a 14% jump in consumption during July’s heatwave, while France and Germany also reported dangerous demand spikes. Yet, as demand rises, supply is collapsing. France’s nuclear plants have been forced to cut output due to overheated rivers, while Italy’s ageing infrastructure triggered blackouts across cities like Rome and Milan. Renewables provided mixed relief: solar hit record highs in June, but stagnant winds left turbines across the UK and Finland nearly idle, forcing a return to gas. Experts warn that Europe’s power systems — built for milder climates — are unprepared for extreme weather, making each summer heatwave a potential trigger for continent-wide blackouts. Without urgent investment in resilient grids, flexible storage, and cleaner energy, Europe risks spiraling deeper into an energy crisis. #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld #europe #energycrisis #heatwave #blackouts #climatechange #renewables #nuclear #powergrid Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.