Dirty ‘peaking power stations’ to meet surging energy demand during London 2012 Olympics
800 MW pick-up predicted following ‘Isles of Wonder’ opening ceremony27th July 2012, London – According to KiWi Power, the UK’s leading smart grid and demand management company, while some are billing London 2012 as the world’s first truly sustainable Olympic Games, it will still rely on ‘dirty’ power stations to provide additional electricity.
The National Grid will use these part-loaded coal-fired power stations to cope with surges during ‘TV pick-ups’ throughout the Olympic schedule.
TV pick-ups are unique