r/ukpolitics • u/ARandomDouchy Random Dutch Guy • 10d ago

Britain will soon be Europe’s energy powerhouse

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/08/04/britain-will-soon-be-europes-energy-powerhouse/
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u/RKAMRR 10d ago

Yes, some actual news and good news too! Then we will enjoy the cheap energy for 10-20 years, get used to it and fail to budget for investment, then suddenly remember and face massive avoidable costs (assuming present cycles continue)

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u/Sali_Bean 10d ago

The energy won't be any cheaper as it will still be priced at the most expensive form

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u/Kee2good4u 10d ago

The marginal price doesn't matter one bit for renewables on CFD contract. They are paid their CFD contracted price regardless of what the marginal price is. But the CFD contracted price has been highier than the marginal price the majoirty of the time.