Isle of EiggNov 22, 2022
Eigg isn't connected to the UK national grid. Instead we generate 90% to 95% of our electricity from wind, sun, & water (hydro). Community-owned Eigg Electric was switched on in 2008. Islanders are trained and employed to manage it. Electricity costs 28p per unit/kWh. Before 2008 each property had its own diesel generator. Now we have 24kW of wind, 110kW of hydro, 170kW of solar PV, storage batteries, and a back up generator. Next challenge is #netzero #renewables #eigg http://isleofeigg.org/eigg-electric/
Eigg Electric - The Isle of Eigg

Eigg is not connected to the mainland electricity supply.  After decades of diesel generators, Eigg Electric provided 24 hour power for the first time in February 2008.  Eigg Electric is a community owned, managed and maintained company which provides electricity for all island residents from the renewable sources of water, sun, and wind.   No more pouring smelly […]

The Isle of Eigg
Show threadSteve Webb
@isleofeigg the "frequency controlled regulatory measures" are very interesting. I've worked in projects to reduce demand at low frequency but equally high frequency (too much gen) that's a nice problem to have. In my view there's no consequence of wasting electricity/heat in that situation 😉
Nov 23, 2022 at 1:11pmWeb