UK's 'illegal' backup power scheme subsidised fossil fuels – a greener alternative should now replace it
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 10:20
in Physics & Chemistry
The amount of renewable, low-carbon, energy the UK produces is increasing, but it is very different to traditional types of power. It can't just be turned on when wanted. As a result, the capacity market scheme – essentially a programme of subsidies – was set up to help provide backup power when the supply of renewable energy the UK produces is outpaced by demand.