forecast generation charges in 2030/31 for projects in the north of Scotland will hit £669 million while developments in central and southern Scotland will also be hit by a £291m bill.
ata obtained from the National Energy System Operator (Neso) under Freedom of Information, shows that in 2030/31 forecast generation charges for projects in the north of Scotland will hit £669 million while developments in central and southern Scotland will face a bill of £291m.
Meanwhile, projects in England and Wales are forecast to receive a net payment of £436m in the same year.
Transmission charges are currently based on the distance between where the electricity is produced and where it is used.
The fee rises when less energy is consumed close to generation, meaning that renewable projects like onshore and offshore windfarms in Scotland built miles from any residents have to pay more to connect their energy to the grid. The charges were designed to encourage generators to build close to consumers but critics say it ultimately favours projects closer to large cities in the south of England.