Europe’s grid was not built for this: From climate prevention to adaptation

Europe has been a global leader in renewable energy as it battles climate change and pursues decarbonisation. But as Western Europe struggles through its fourth consecutive summer of record-breaking heat and third major heat wave in less than two months, it must confront a new reality: the heat is here to stay. Designed for withstanding cold winters and localised shocks, can Europe's grid survive a summer where the stress is everywhere at once?