Norway is no longer willing to be the battery of Europe. Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland spoke to @Reuters "Norway has previously presented itself as "the green battery" of Europe, but the minister says this idea is now outdated as Norway alone can't balance the European power market. It was a flawed idea," Aasland said. Deeper integration with ⁠Europe's power ​system left Norway more vulnerable to continental price swings. Aasland said Norway will not build new interconnectors but remains committed to ​strong power sector cooperation with Europe. He urged countries on the continent to strengthen their stable power supply, weakened by coal and nuclear plant closures and a lack of investment in new gas-fired generation. Doing so will lower prices and build greater reciprocity ​when it comes to power flows between different countries." At the same time water levels in NO2 dipped even lower this week and are well below the 20Y mininum. Opposition calls for export restrictions are likely to intensify @Miatsf @mgshanks @ClaireCoutinho @AndrewBowie_MP @griffitha @TiceRichard @DavidGHFrost @ColinMoynihanUK @cmackinlay @mattwridley @HarrietCross_MP @neso_energy @energygovuk @ofgem @Iromg @AllisonPearson @MerrynSW @EdConwaySky @mattotele @CitySamuel @Jonathan__Leake reuters.com/business/energy/…