Solar eclipse is unprecedented test, says European power grid

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Technicians prepare for impact of solar power loss on electricity grids as moon passes between solar panels and the sun but power supply unlikely to be affected

The loss of solar power generation during Friday's eclipse will be an unprecedented test for the European grid but is very unlikely to cause problems for electricity users, according to electricity providers...

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