NESO Winter Outlook comment

"While renewable generation is ever-growing, providing a record 55% electricity in summer this year [2], Britain's winter blackout risk is at its lowest since before covid.

"Not only this, but renewables are lowering wholesale electricity prices by up to a quarter, or £25/MWh [3] and more batteries are being brought online which can store up homegrown, green energy. It is clear that as the North Sea continues its inevitable decline more British renewables mean less dependence on foreign gas and volatile international markets, and greater energy independence.
 
"There are clearly two visions emerging for the future of energy in the UK; one of fracking sites peppered across counties up and down the country, the other of solar, wind and batteries facilities providing clean power.”