# Wind farms

Type: Company

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/wind-farms
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## Timeline

- **2031-03-31**: Projected completion of grid upgrades — By the end of the 2030-31 fiscal year, the NAO expects network charges to have risen by about £104 for typical households, while reduced stop-start constraint costs deliver a net saving of about £30 a year.
- **2026-09-11**: NAO publishes grid upgrade cost findings — The National Audit Office reports that network upgrades to transport wind power could add around £104 a year to typical household bills by 2030-31, with a net £30 annual saving expected once the changes are in place.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NAO: UK grid upgrade adds £104 to bills but cuts £30 net cost
2026-09-12 15:58:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The National Audit Office says UK households face a £104 annual network charge increase by 2030-31 to connect wind power to demand centres. But reduced curtailment of wind farms and less reliance on gas backup should leave households about £30 a year better off. The finding highlights how grid investment is central to scaling renewable energy without worsening consumer costs.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-nao-grid-upgrade-104-bills-30-net-saving

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