Key messages:
- The concentration of wind and solar power plants in high yield regions will increase balancing needs and grid constraints
- Most mechanisms to guide investors location selection, such as connection charges, are inflexible and leave room for discretionary power
- We recommend introducing a transparently set curtailment charge mechanism for new RES installations
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What is a Policy Briefing?
Similar to Policy Papers, current or possible future policy topics are discussed. The economic analysis and policy recommendations are presented in a concise manner, focussing on the core arguments and results.