[lazybee]

So in theory, I could install a wind turbine, not use it, get a fat cheque from the national grid and spend the money on heating oil.

http://www.newenergyworldnetwork.com/renewable-energy-news/by-technology/wind/scottish-wind-farms-get-vast-sums-to-keep-power-back-from-grid.html

[shearling]

Well I get paid 9p perKwh as apposed to more because my station has been active for 5 years. If I put a new one in I would get considerably more! But the electricity is still the same