Maybe 1/80 of the generated total at the time? Should be covered without too much difficulty - that's why we have grid balancing engineers in the first place. They should be covered for the loss of the biggest single generator (UK, usually Sizewell B, 1,300MW). The end of Eastenders probably gives them more trouble.
Realtime demand here (http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Electricity/Data/Realtime/Demand/Demand60.htm)
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Date: 2008-12-13 12:10 pm (UTC)Realtime demand here (http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Electricity/Data/Realtime/Demand/Demand60.htm)