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Ofgem approves early investment in three UK electricity ‘superhighways’

Green light intended to limit amount consumers pay for windfarms to turn off during periods of high generation

Three major UK electricity “superhighways” could move ahead sooner than expected to help limit the amount that households pay for windfarms to turn off during periods of high power generation.

Current grid bottlenecks mean there is not enough capacity to transport the abundance of electricity generated in periods of strong winds to areas where energy demand is highest.

The new high-voltage cable projects linking windfarms in Scotland and off the North Sea coast to densely populated areas in the south of the country could start operations by the early 2030s rather than towards the end of the decade, according to the sector regulator.

Ofgem approves early investment in three UK electricity ‘superhighways’ | Energy industry | The Guardian

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More £bns - because they put 10s GW of renewables in Scotland - literally 100s of miles from not only in many cases majority of the Scottish popn in central belt - but 100s of miles more - from the intended market for such power in England - if not beyond.

And the first time Ive seen mention of that version - £12bn network costs - but remember the 2030 £8bn is contingent on EGL1 and 2 coming in on time in 2029.

After all someone has to pay - the last of the 2 current EGLs price escalated to c£4bn - these maybe even more - when finally approved last year.

And the cherry on cake for us - particularly of course those already reliant on electricity for heating so higher users - consumers

"Fast-tracking the projects is expected to bring forward higher costs on consumer energy bills to pay for the work"

Giving further evidence that the £300 green bonus - another blatantly misleading (greenwashing type) promise.