Renewable energy may be switched off as demand plummets

National Grid may ask suppliers to stop generating electricity due to record low consumptionCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHundreds of renewable energy projects may be asked to turn off this weekend to avoid overloading the grid as the UK’s electricity demand plummets to record lows.Britain’s demand for electricity is forecast to tumble to a fifth below normal levels due to the spring bank holiday and the shutdown of shops, bars and restaurants mand