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Well if it gives us a market for surplus capacity on windy days whilst reducing overall carbon imports and footprints it has to be good.  I wouldn't hold my breath about "subsidised" prices or advantageous financing terms, but at least it will build green expertise and employment.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Wed Jun 22nd, 2011 at 10:00:58 AM EST
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The merit order effect should reduce the amount of expensive energy that is generated from fossil plants in both Ireland and the UK and that is a win win.

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by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Wed Jun 22nd, 2011 at 02:15:10 PM EST
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