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UK Wind farms outstrip nuclear power

2 pointsby RobAleyover 10 years ago

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NickPollardover 10 years ago
Relevant quotes:<p>* The energy network operator said it was caused by a combination of high winds and faults in nuclear plants. * The situation is caused by windy conditions boosting the output from turbines at a time when eight out of the UK&#x27;s 15 nuclear reactors are offline.<p>Wind power is a helpful boost, but it&#x27;s not fair to say it outstrips nuclear when it&#x27;s only for small specific periods of time with high wind, when half the nuclear plants are down for maintenance.