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Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency

Environment and Climate Change Committee Open Inquiry

Opened: 23 Jul 2026 Parliament page

This inquiry will consider how the UK can maintain a secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity supply during ‘dunkelflaute’ events – periods of low wind and solar energy generation. This will include an assessment of current UK preparedness for dunkelflaute conditions, future plans, and policy and regulatory gaps. Read more

2 Oral sessions

2 Events