Soldato
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- 13 May 2003
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In the SC power industry thread I pointed out in near real time when prices and grid spare capacity hit historic highs and lows respectively numerous times this winter. UK power stations are running at unusually high load factors this summer due to a continued uncommon prolonged period of export through the interconnectors. Only 1 new decent sized thermal power station has been built in the last 10 years Keadby 2. Meanwhile loads of coal, gas and nuclear stations have closed (Didcot A, Tilbury, Eggborough, Cockenzie, Cottam, Rugely, Peterborough, Sutton Bridge, Barking, Hunterston, Dungeoness............. the list goes on) . Large scale wind at the edges of the grid and increased solar means the grid is paying for synchronous compensation (grid stability machines) for the first time in decades. By any objetive measure the grid is creaking and you can watch it in real time via a number of portals.On your Grid view - sounds like you’ve been reading too much Daily Mail.
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