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UK wind PPA — Scotland curtails 9 TWh/year
Scotland produces more wind than its lines to England can carry. The result: 9 TWh/year curtailed and wind PPAs available at £65–85/MWh. Slough and Manchester are 1–2 hours from grid connection.
TSO
National Grid ESO
Annual surplus
9 TWh
PPA price
£55–85 /MWh
Capital
London
Surplus hotspots
- ●Scotland (onshore wind)
- ●Yorkshire (offshore wind)
- ●East Anglia (offshore wind)
Data center hubs
- ●London
- ●Slough (LON1–8)
- ●Manchester
- ●Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
Does Brexit affect UK PPAs?+
No, UK PPAs remain recognised under EAC. Only exports to the EU now go through linked ETS.
What is National Grid ESO's priority?+
Reduce Scottish curtailment via the Eastern Green Link project (2 GW, live 2028).
Has Microsoft signed a PPA in Scotland?+
Yes, 1.1 TWh/year with ScottishPower on previously curtailed parks (2025 announcement).
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