Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Montel News
The real costs of curtailing renewables
30 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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According to a recent report from Montel Analytics, the UK and Ireland curtailed GBP 152m of renewable energy in the first half of 2025. Is this counter productive to the UK’s green and clean energy goals? Who foots the bill? Is the lack of adequate infrastructure in Europe’s grid hindering the green energy transition? In this episode, Richard speaks to the author of the report and Renewable UK about how much curtailment is costing the industry, how it’s affecting investments in wind power pr...