Portugal hit 80% renewable electricity in January, saving €703 million on bills, securing the grid and spurring green projects—benefiting residents nationwide.
I know but in the end it’s a net income, not expense; and it’s been like this everywhere in Europe as clean energy generation
Increased, the energy producer participates more in the maintenance cost of the grid. I think people should get paid fairly for the energy they generate though, to justify this or the investment in a domestic battery that can supply the grid when there’s demand
Pay to maintain the grid but get paid for the injected energy, like is already the case in a few EU countries, correct?
Get paid a pittance yeah. The grid has been rotting for decades now (that’s what years of conservative government gets you)
I know but in the end it’s a net income, not expense; and it’s been like this everywhere in Europe as clean energy generation Increased, the energy producer participates more in the maintenance cost of the grid. I think people should get paid fairly for the energy they generate though, to justify this or the investment in a domestic battery that can supply the grid when there’s demand