Scottish wind farms face £1bn grid charges while English projects receive payments, data shows
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James Walker
Summary
Clean energy projects in Scotland are forecast to pay approximately £1 billion in generation charges to use the UK's electricity grid by 2030/31, according to data obtained by The Scotsman from the National Energy System Operator (Neso). Projects in the north of Scotland face £669 million in charges, while central and southern Scottish developments face £291 million. In contrast, projects in England and Wales are forecast to receive a net payment of £436 million, highlighting a significant regional disparity in grid connection costs.
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· 3 pulledData obtained under Freedom of Information by The Scotsman from industry body the National Energy System Operator (Neso) shows that forecast generation charges in 2030/31 for projects in the north of Scotland will hit £669 million
Developments in central and southern Scotland will also be hit by a £291m bill
Projects in England and Wales are forecast to receive a net payment of £436m
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