A recent power outage at Heathrow Airport has drawn attention to longstanding energy supply problems in West London. Local business groups had warned about an oversubscribed electricity capacity, a concern heightened by a recent substation fire. Although National Grid called the incident a 'unique event', local leaders argue it reflects larger infrastructural deficiencies. Calls for faster upgrades and ministerial oversight are mounting, especially as businesses and airport expansion plans hinge on resolving these energy issues. The area is deemed a prime investment location, necessitating improved power reliability to unlock development potential.
"West London is one of the best locations in the world to invest and we've got people that are standing by wanting to build new homes, wanting to build new industrial sheds, Heathrow wanting to expand the airport - but none of that's really possible without a decent power supply."
"The fragility of the network was indeed no surprise, with businesses occasionally experiencing cables melting in the ground due to the stress on the system."
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