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A unique collaboration using a virtual Earth-sized telescope shows how science is changing in the 21st century

In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration produced the first-ever image of a black hole, stunning the world.

The Conversation

Nottinghamshire coal power station closing this month despite Government request

The power station is one of two in Nottinghamshire that were placed on standby last year amid the war in Ukraine

Nottingham Post

Two coal-fired power stations fired up as extreme cold hits UK

This was the first time this winter they have started to produce electricity

Wales Online

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Coal power stations on standby to prevent blackouts start generating

TWO coal-fired power stations which had been placed on “standby” during the energy crisis have begun producing electricity for UK homes for the…

The National (Scotland)

National Grid issues warning as UK braced for five days of snow and ice

The move to power the coal-fired stations comes as temperatures in the UK are predicted to fall as low as -15 degrees in some areas of Scotland, which beats the previous record of -10.4 degrees set in January

Daily Mirror

National Grid puts backup coal plants into action for first time this winter

Two units at EDF’s West Burton A plant in Nottinghamshire began producing power on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Britons who sat in dark during National Grid switch off scheme ‘offered as little as 6p back’

Despite being promised a rebate of up to £20 by the National Grid, some of those who took part say they were offered just a few pence

The Independent UK

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National Grid stands down coal power plants readied to help France

Drax and one EDF unit had been warmed up in response to request over strike concerns and not cold snap

The Guardian - UK

National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service: Rules for EDF, British Gas and EON customers

Some energy providers are offering payouts of up to £100 to take part in all 12 demonstrations

Bristol Post

UK households can get cash for switching electricity off again tonight

The National Grid ESO scheme hopes to reward customers for helping to reduce strain on Britain's electricity supplies

Manchester Evening News

National Grid will pay Britons to switch off energy for second day running

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working

The Independent UK

Households to be paid again to slash electricity use as coal plants set on standby

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working

Evening Standard

Households to be paid to cut power use two days in a row as margins remain tight

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working.

The Independent UK

Households could be paid to slash electricity use for second day in a row

If confirmed, the Tuesday session of the so-called Demand Flexibility Service would come just 24 hours after the first live run today

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Evening Standard

Demand Flexibility Service: Households could be paid to slash electricity use for second day in a row

Grid operator says it could call the second ever live run of scheme paying businesses and households to turn off some appliances for an hour or two on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News

E.ON to pay customers not to use electricity tonight with National Grid's Demand Flexibiltiy Service

Customers who manage to save a certain amount of energy tonight will earn credit on their E.ON next account

Manchester Evening News

British Gas customers can use Peak Save scheme to get money back on energy bills TONIGHT

Customers could earn between £20 and £100 towards their energy bills as part of the scheme

Leeds Live

National Grid energy scheme 2023 to pay people to turn off electric from today

Many households across the UK could today save money, by switching off between 5pm and 6pm

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The National (Scotland)

Coal power plants on standby with blackout prevention scheme to go live

THREE coal power plants are on standby as the scheme designed to stop blackouts is set to go live for the first time.

Chronicle Live

National Grid will pay energy customers to cut use of electricity today - here's how

National Grid ESO says electricity supply margins may be tighter than normal on Monday but 'people should not be worried'

The Independent UK

National Grid will pay Brits to switch off energy tonight in bid to prevent blackouts

Energy suppliers will effectively pay households who have signed up around £3 for every unit they save

Nottingham Post

National Grid to pay UK homes to cut their electricity tonight in emergency scheme

The live event offers the chance to cut bills

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds of thousands to be paid not to put electricity on this evening as National Grid deploys emergency scheme

You can save money by reducing power usage outside of peak hours

Wales Online

You could get paid for turning down your energy use for one hour tonight

It is the first of 12 'energy reduction days' that could see you rewarded with £100 before the end of March

Daily Record

National Grid will pay Scots to sit in the dark today in bid to avoid blackouts

The scheme allows people who have signed up the chance to save money during certain times outside of peak hours if they use less electricity.

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