Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency
Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency
Inquiry
This inquiry will consider how the UK can maintain a secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity supply during ‘dunkelflaute’ events – periods of low wind and solar energy generation. This will include an assessment of current UK preparedness for dunkelflaute conditions, future plans, and policy and regulatory gaps.
This inquiry is accepting evidence
The committee welcomes responses from anyone with answers to the questions in the call for evidence. The deadline to submit evidence is 11:59pm on 12 October 2026.