Billions needed for Wind farm back up

[Dearnla]

And don't forget that, as we plug in more renewable energy sources, there needs to be a whole load more power lines strung out to meet them. So Scotland gets a whole new transmission line, and then there's the one going through Shropshire (sorry, the one in consultation that might go across Shropshire...).

It's all a bit expensive, so don't think your energy bills are going to stabilise anytime soon.

There are more interconnectors going in as we speak across the channel. The latest one is to Holland National Grid: Interconnectors

[TimberWolf]

There are more interconnectors going in as we speak across the channel. The latest one is to Holland National Grid: Interconnectors

The €600 million joint venture will support security of electricity supply in both markets and will allow BritNed's customers to participate in European markets and create open access for all. BritNed will have a capacity of 1,000 MW and will be 260 km long

€600 million / 260 km = €2300 per metre. Kerching.

1 GW doesn't sound a lot. For comparison how much power can UK electricity pylons handle?