Manufacturers told they can help country stop wasting wind energy – Herald

MARK WILLIAMSON

RENEWABLE energy specialist Flextricity has developed a product it reckons
will help firms make profitable use of wind farm output that might
otherwise go wasted. The Edinburgh-based firm said its Footroom automated
service helps manufacturers and the like increase production when wind farm
output could potentially at its greatest, in the process triggering
increased demand for energy. Flextricity noted that the National Grid turns
off some wind farms when the wind is at its strongest because the output
does not appear to be required. It said Footroom sends a signal to
connected businesses, notifying them of an approaching increase in wind and
the opportunity to demand more energy. Those who respond receive a payment
in addition to the extra electricity required.