Video: Why Are Wind Farms Being Turned Off?

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Scottish wind farms generate nearly half of Great Britain's wind power, but in 2025, turbines there were paid £350 million to switch off. At the same time, Britain spent over a billion pounds firing up gas to replace it. The total bill: £1.35 billion. And it's passed directly onto consumers in their energy bills!

Modo Energy's video explains why wind farm owners were paid £350 million to switch turbines off in 2025.

At the same time, Britain spent over a billion pounds firing up gas plants to replace it. The total bill: £1.35 billion. And it's passed directly onto consumers in their energy bills.

Watch the video to find out more!