UK Parliament launches inquiry into 'dunkelflaute' risk as wind power hits record output
A UK parliamentary committee has opened a formal inquiry into the security risks posed by extended low-wind periods, according to Windpower Monthly. The probe coincides with wind power reaching record generation levels, creating a tension between headline capacity growth and resilience planning. For asset managers and insurers, the inquiry signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of backup capacity adequacy and grid balancing obligations. Operators with UK fleet exposure should monitor whether findings translate into new curtailment or reserve requirements.
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