03-03-21, 11:03 PM
Grid capacity has to be a serious concern. I live 5 miles as the crow flies from one of the old inefficient coal fired giants (due to be de-commissioned in 2025). Its operational status is "standby". Over the last 3 years or so, i have noticed that whenever we have a chilly snap (i wont say cold since I have experienced "cold"), they have to fire it up. The recent chilly snap, it has been on every day, temperature above freezing. The weak winds and chilly snap indicate to this humble citizen that the privatised generators and suppliers have simply not invested in capacity, preferring instead to salt us and boost profits. If greater capacity is to be created it will involve huge amounts of public money