How will Europe’s total solar eclipse put pressure on its energy grid?

The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of a rare total solar eclipse on Wednesday (Aug 12), with pharmacies, opticians and other retailers struggling to keep them in stock. Experts warn that looking directly at the eclipse with the naked eye, even for a few seconds, can cause permanent eye damage. CNA's Julie Yoo explains how the eclipse could put pressure on Europe's energy grid, while Carnegie Mellon University Professor Ramteen Sioshansi tells CNA's Asia First how the region can manage potential energy disruptions caused by the eclipse. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia