Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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The official FFS Show Halloween celebration podcast is finally here.
Just four days before All Hallows Eve, we are looking at the very real horror of the Scottish Government’s missed climate emissions targets with Ferret journalist, Paul Dobson.
Then Sam tries to catch out Ali with another fiendish quiz.
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Listen to episode 18 below and subscribe to The FFS Show on your favourite podcast platform.
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