A major new report from the Scottish Futures Trust argues that demand creation and clean flexibility should become central tools for managing transmission constraints, rather than continuing to curtail renewable generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One finding stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report estimates that providing up to 1 kWh of additional free electricity per day to every household in Scotland during periods of surplus renewable generation could have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a1 Reduced wind curtailment by 634 GWh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcb7 Saved \u00a345 million in constraint payments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfe0 Delivered around 250 kWh of additional electricity per household<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2764\ufe0f Made a meaningful contribution to tackling fuel poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is exactly the principle behind EnergyCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When renewable electricity cannot be transported or used through the existing system, it should not simply go to waste. It should be used to create demand and deliver a direct benefit to households experiencing energy poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report reinforces that EnergyCloud is not only a social initiative. It is part of a smarter approach to managing the electricity system, reducing curtailment while delivering economic, environmental and social value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evidence is increasingly clear: no energy should go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the Scottish Futures Trust update and supporting slide deck:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.scottishfuturestrust.org.uk\/news\/new-report-sets-out-how-scotland-can-achieve-more-value-from-its-renewable-energy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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