The United Kingdom is turning breezy days into a win for citizens by offering free electricity when wind production peaks and the grid can't handle the excess power production. Instead of pausing turbines, this creative approach rewards neighbors of wind farms with clean, cost-free energy, fueling a sustainable future while lowering household bills.
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UK trials giving away power instead of switching off wind turbines

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The United Kingdom is turning breezy days into a win for citizens by offering free electricity when wind production peaks and the grid can’t handle the excess power production. Instead of pausing turbines, this creative approach rewards neighbors of wind farms with clean, cost-free energy, fueling a sustainable future while lowering household bills.

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