An electricity grid incident occurred on Tuesday evening near the town of Kemper in Brittany, stemming from issues related to a transformer and extreme weather conditions. According to the prefecture’s report, no injuries resulted from the incident. The disruption occurred around 9 pm, coinciding with a period of intense heat spreading across Europe.
The region was experiencing record-breaking temperatures, with France recording its hottest day in monitoring history. The scorching heat placed significant strain on the electrical infrastructure, leaving 106,000 customers without electricity across the continent. Operators from RTE and Enedis, the French electricity network providers, mobilized their teams and worked throughout the night to resolve the problem.
While efforts were continuous, officials indicated that full restoration of the electricity supply would not be guaranteed until the end of the day at the earliest. The prefecture provided further clarification regarding the recovery timeline, stating that due to technical complexities, RTE would be unable to reconnect the affected households within a 24-hour period. The ongoing heatwave continues to impact multiple areas, with temperatures forecast to rise above 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday evening.
The combination of extreme heat and the subsequent equipment failure highlights the vulnerability of the grid during periods of intense weather stress.
Topics: #electricity #heat #incident
