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1. ZeroGr+k8[view] [source] 2023-01-12 19:48:13
>>RobinL+(OP)
Curtailment, like negative prices, seems like something that it is hard for people to have constructive conversations about.

Probably the cheapest and best option is to build more wind and not care too much if it increases curtailment.

Yes, all the things mentioned should be looked into and done when it makes financial sense but "wasting wind" is much less a thing to worry about than "burning gas", and I'd rather waste wind than waste money.

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2. mytail+uh[view] [source] 2023-01-12 20:33:25
>>ZeroGr+k8
The solution is to upgrade the national grid.

This is needed anyway because it is already maxed out and demand will dramatically increase with the transition to EVs.

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3. scrlk+Zr[view] [source] 2023-01-12 21:31:53
>>mytail+uh
Tell that to Ofgem. The latest price settlement for electricity transmission and distribution networks (RIIO-T2 and RIIO-ED2) has cut the amount of investment the networks are allowed to carry out.
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