Europe fears sharp drop in solar power during eclipse
The August 12 total solar eclipse threatens Europe's power grid stability.
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The fact
Spain could lose up to 5 GW of solar output, 13% of its demand.
Grid operators are preparing measures to offset this sudden drop.
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Why it matters
La baisse brutale de production solaire pourrait entraîner des perturbations locales, obligeant les gestionnaires à activer des réserves ou importer de l'électricité.