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Heat & Power Reliability: Europe’s heatwave is pushing systems to the limit, with Italy issuing a red alert for 16 cities (including Rome, Milan and Florence) as temperatures soar and demand strains grids. In France, a transformer incident triggered power cuts for tens of thousands, while authorities prioritize healthcare sites and use generators to keep retirement homes running. Extreme Weather Impacts: The same heat is disrupting transport and forcing school and tourist closures, as record temperatures drive more drownings and raise fears of longer-lasting “Omega block” conditions. Energy Storage Push: Tesla and NatPower have signed a long-term deal for 25 GWh of battery storage across Italy and the UK, starting with five projects and aiming for more than 100 GWh over time—part of a broader push to stabilize grids as renewables grow. Grid Infrastructure: Prysmian won a €910m framework agreement with Greece’s IPTO for deep-water and land cable interconnections, underscoring continued investment in electricity reliability across the region. Policy & Markets: Italy’s foreign minister reiterated opposition to buying Russian gas, framing it as leverage to push negotiations.

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