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1. fencep+0k[view] [source] 2023-01-12 20:48:17
>>RobinL+(OP)
I think one of the most important elements is buried - electricity pricing is uniform across the entire UK. That seems nuts to me, and incentivizes building in locations that are less useful - it's likely cheaper to build in Scotland, higher production from more wind, you get paid more (for expected yield plus curtailment apparently), and you have less wear on the equipment when you adjust to lower output.
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2. pjc50+oO1[view] [source] 2023-01-13 09:48:33
>>fencep+0k
The politics around changing that would be spectacular to behold. Especially if it resulted in Scotland having cheaper energy.

I do wonder how effective a "you get 0.5p off your bill if you can see a wind turbine from your house" rule would be against NIMBYism.

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3. ZeroGr+0R1[view] [source] 2023-01-13 10:16:33
>>pjc50+oO1
The discount for local wind already exists, currently available in Yorkshire and Wales:

https://www.octopusenergygeneration.com/fan-club/

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