Catherine Birkbeck, Grid and Markets Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said:
“These new proposals by Ofgem means Scotland’s electricity generated from renewable sources such as onshore wind will reach more homes and businesses across the country than ever before.
“It is especially important for the north east of Scotland and the islands where we have so much of our natural resource in wind and marine energy.
“Commitment from Ofgem to invest in new grid connections will also attract inward investment in Scotland, but only if the cost for generators to connect to the network is not prohibitively high.”
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Offshore WIND staff, January 27, 2012