Question reference: S6W-25692
- Date lodged: 22 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been paid in constraint payments to wind farm operators in Scotland to switch off in each year from 2014 to 2024 to date.
Answer
The responsibility for the balancing of grid lies with the National Grid Electricity System Operator. More information including data on balancing costs can be found here: Balancing costs | ESO (nationalgrideso.com)