What is embedded wind capacity?

Embedded wind capacity is currently estimated at around 6.5GW. Data is provided by Elexon and NG ESO and includes coal-to-biomass conversions and biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plants. Biomass generation is fairly consistent day on day and forms part of the baseload of generation, along with nuclear.

How much wind power does the UK have?

The UK currently has approximately 28GW total installed wind capacity (of which around 14GW is offshore generation). On the live dashboard Elexon's data is combined with NG ESO data for (estimated) embedded wind generation to give the total wind figure. On the historical dashboard NG ESO data is used which includes embedded wind figures.

Why is wind power so popular in the UK?

At the same time, renewable power generation was steadily rising. Great Britain’s exposed position in the north-east Atlantic makes it one of the best locations in the world for wind power, and the shallow waters of the North Sea host several of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

How much does wind power contribute to the economy?

Wind: This is the total contributed by metered wind farms. Wind power contributes about another 30% from embedded (or unmetered) wind turbines that shows only as a drop in demand. Wind like nuclear, will sell into any market price because turbines are expensive, wind is not and subsidies are always paid.

How does wind power affect the market?

Wind power contributes about another 30% from embedded (or unmetered) wind turbines that shows only as a drop in demand. Wind like nuclear, will sell into any market price because turbines are expensive, wind is not and subsidies are always paid. The variability of wind leads to very high fluctuations in output.