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Stephen Gethins: “The current system of transmission charges is completely unfit for purpose, and unfairly penalises Scottish renewable…”

On the recordJune 7, 2026
The current system of transmission charges is completely unfit for purpose, and unfairly penalises Scottish renewable energy generators, putting them at a commercial disadvantage.
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Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on transmission charges affecting Scottish energy projects.

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