Scottish wind farms to pay £1bn to use UK grid while southern projects get paid

Industry bodies have warned about the impact (Anna Gowthorpe/PA) (Image: PA)

CLEAN energy projects in Scotland are set to pay £1 billion to use the UK’s electricity network while projects south of the border will be paid to connect, it has been revealed.

Data obtained under Freedom of Information by The Scotsman from industry body the National Energy System Operator (Neso) shows that forecast generation charges in 2030/31 for projects in the north of Scotland will hit £669 million while developments in central and southern Scotland will also be hit by a £291m bill.