Wasted Wind Energy? Why the UK Is Paying to Turn Off Renewables

Published: July 2025

The National Grid is currently unable to handle all the wind energy generated in certain areas, leading to “curtailment” payments of up to £250 million in just two months. Essentially, we’re paying wind farms not to produce energy—while gas plants ramp up to fill gaps elsewhere.

What you can do:

• Reduce reliance on peak-time energy

• Use programmable timers to shift heavy use to off-peak hours

• Speak to us about EV charger installations with smart load balancing

At Webster Electrical, we’re helping homes and businesses become more flexible and energy-aware.

📍 Did you know? EV chargers and smart appliances can often be programmed to run at times when renewable energy is more abundant.