Data from early October 2025 reveal that UK billpayers have spent a record £1 billion this year to pay wind‑farm operators for curtailment, due to grid constraints. On October 1 alone, £1.3 m was paid to shut off wind turbines, while £4.9 m was spent on gas imports and balancing services.
For Crucial Energy this underscores the urgency of incorporating storage and flexibility into renewables projects. Commercial clients stand to benefit from systems that minimise such curtailment risk.
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