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Cross-posted from /c/energy

 

Demand is 27.1 GW at the time of this post. 3.6 GW (13%) is coming from gas; 2.7GW (10%) from nuclear; a net 1.6% is coming from imports.

Source: https://grid.iamkate.com/

 

Summary generated by AI:

  • Decision day for two major solar farm projects in Lincolnshire.
  • Developers Green Switch proposes a 63-acre site near Folkingham, Lightsource SPV 217 Limited proposes a 173-acre site near Gonerby Moor.
  • Both projects planned to operate for 40 years, generating renewable energy for thousands of homes.
  • Concerns raised about the impact on the local environment and community for the Washdyke Farm project.
  • Council officers recommend refusing planning permission for the Washdyke Farm due to its significant adverse impact on the open countryside.
  • Gonerby Moor project recommended for planning permission, highlighting its contribution to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Lincolnshire has seen multiple solar farm proposals, raising concerns that the region is being used as a dumping ground for green energy projects benefiting other parts of the country.
 

I initially posted a news article, but then found the primary source so deleted the article and posted the source instead. Sorry if you saw both!

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