Scotland moans "outdated rules" in electricity grid

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A Committee of MPs has been told northern Great Britain is being “penalised to the tune of tens of millions of pounds every year” by outdated rules which govern how the electricity network is paid for – with Scotland worst-hit.

Speaking earlier today (June 17), Scottish Renewables CEO Claire Mack hit out the system, which she said “runs entirely contrary to the government’s levelling-up commitments”. Presenting a new report on the issue, which could deal a blow to ambitions to increase the amount of offshore wind in Scottish waters tenfold by 2030, she told how the system is: Bad for consumers– with the cost of added risk alone... ... More: Official Press Release Scottish Renewables

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