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What Europe's heatwave teaches the Philippines about energy security
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Europe's heatwave exposed the limits of relying on single energy sources like nuclear and wind due to environmental and climatic constraints, while interconnected grids provide resilience by sharing power across borders. The Philippines, lacking such interconnections, must develop domestic capacity, reserves, and storage solutions to manage similar energy stresses caused by heatwaves and dry spells.
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Your grid cannot rely on neighbours to cover shortfalls. You must push storage and flexible capacity upgrades this week to avoid blackouts during climate-induced stress.
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