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clarionbelltoday at 1:03 PM0 repliesview on HN

That doesn't address the problem at all. Viking is connecting two grids together. This can help stabilize them in some scenarios. But much like in any other network, even if you have enough capacity almost everywhere, it doesn't matter, if you have a bottleneck on the path.

Existing grid has been built up with several high density sources, often very close to urban and industrial areas. Wind farms are, by their nature, neither of those.

There is enough material online about this issue. I'll gladly direct you to it.

https://electricalreview.co.uk/2024/09/20/survey-grid-connec...

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp84yymxpjno

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68601354

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ofgem-approves-37-bi...

As you can see, this isn't a new concern, and it isn't something I made up. Then something about delays:

https://www.thetimes.com/static/green-energy-net-zero-nation...