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Looking at the UK Gov's AR7 announcement... Does anyone know where the £147 / MWh figure for the LCOE of new gas is from?

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And stationary storage battery prices (i.e. grid-connected batteries, rather than EV batteries) are down 45% this year!

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Battery prices keep falling. Down another 8%, even after a fall of 20% last year.

That's all I've got for now. If you're going to Glastonbury this year, maybe I'll see you there.

If you want to have a wash, fill a bucket or bottle at the tap and take it elsewhere. Don't be one of those idiots creating massive queues for everyone by washing your hair at the tap.

Check out the smaller stages / bars in the Green Fields after hours to find some real gems.

Take a poncho - not a single use one. Definitely the best way to stay dry.

@BrothersCider is great for a hangover, but also lethal.

The bandstand in the centre of the main shopping / food area always has fun stuff on it.

Drink lots of water and eat some real food occasionally - the salad / falafel places are a godsend for this and the fibre will do you good.

Do something weird - join a laughter yoga class, carve a spoon or get in the sauna. You won't regret it.

The Avalon Inn is a great place for a relaxed drink, especially on the Wednesday or Thursday.

The Bimble Inn at The Park is a great place for a late night boogie.

Don't peak too soon - it's a marathon not a sprint.

BONUS. Some quick fire tips.

Compost loos aren't as bad as they sound and are nicer than the long drops.

Take a refillable water bottle with you (maybe take two - a 5 litre one to leave in your tent and a smaller one to carry around in the day). There are loads of taps onsite.

People at Glastonbury are generally pretty happy. And they're open to chatting. You'll meet some fascinating people and have some hilarious conversations.

5. Chat to people.

Make friends with the people you're camping / standing / sitting next to. Swap tips about who to see and what to do. Discuss the rumours about the secret set on the Park Stage. Share food, drinks, etc.

And related to this, don't always take the most direct route between stages / areas. Instead, pick a route that takes you through a part of the site that you haven't seen yet. You'll increase the chance of stumbling across something really interesting.

This way, if we're walking past a stage and like what were hearing, we'll stay. Or if a pedal-powered sound system playing 60s rock and roll comes past, we'll follow it wherever it goes, not worrying too much about what we might be missing elsewhere.

In the last few years, we've had a rule where we designate one, or maybe two, acts as 'unmissable' each day. Beyond that, we're open to going wherever we end up. We may still make it to see more acts that we plan to see, but we won't kill ourselves to get to them.

4. Don't have too much of a plan.

The festival site is huge. There are also an incredible number of stages (I've seen the figure of 100 quoted before). You never know when you might stumble upon something amazing that clashes with a band you want to see.

If you're driving, you can make multiple trips to and from the car to bring in extra stuff that you couldn't carry the first time round. But remember point #2 about all the walking.

If taking in your own drinks, pick things that don't need to be ice cold to be drinkable. Ditch lager in favour of cider or ale. Or take the ultimate all day drink - a box / bag of red wine.

Keep costs down by taking in something for breakfast each day - if you take in cereal you can buy fresh milk on site (it is a dairy farm after all).

Or take in snacks to keep you going throughout the day - my go-tos are apples and peanut M&Ms.

3. Take in as much food and drink as you like.

Unlike many other festivals, at Glastonbury you can take in as much food and drink as you can carry. And you can take that food and drink to any part of the festival site.

You'll also cover a lot of miles on each of the following days, as you bounce around from stage to bar to stage.

Last year, we reckoned we were walking 12-15 miles a day. Admittedly we were camped about as far away from everything as possible, but you should plan to walk a lot!

So, to state the obvious, wear comfortable shoes. Forget about fashion - wear walking boots or wellies if it's even the slightest bit damp or trainers if it's dry as a bone.

And make sure that your backpack is comfortable, or that your trolley has sturdy wheels.

2. Be prepared to walk.

Depending on how you arrive (i.e. coach vs. train vs. car) and where you camp, you could have a long walk ahead of you on day one.

Top tip: head to the hill above the Park Stage on the Wednesday evening with a couple of ciders. You'll get great views of the festival site and the sunset, and you'll be able to soak up the relaxed atmosphere before it kicks off. There's even a bar right at the top of the hill.

But a common theme in this thread is that it's about so much more than the music. Chill out at the stone circle, find the dragon in the stream, heal yourself in Healing Fields, explore the SW Corner before it's rammed, etc.

"BuT tHe MuSIc DoeSN't StArT uNTil FriDAy" I hear you say.

It's true that the main stages don't get going until the Friday, but these days there's an increasing amount of music on the Thursday and even the Wednesday.

If you don't want to spend several hours in a queue (and don't care too much about where you camp), aim to arrive for Wednesday lunchtime. The worst of the queue should be gone, and you'll be in with your tent pitched by mid afternoon, ready to explore.

Here's how I think you can make it the best possible weekend.

1. Get in on the Wednesday.

You've secured a ticket to the best festival in the world, so make the most of it. Getting in early gives you more time to get your bearings and take in some of the non-musical sights.

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This will be my 12th year at Glastonbury (and I'm afraid I have no idea how I've been so lucky at getting tickets).

Glastonbury during the festival weekend is my favourite place on earth.

Here are my top tips for first time Glasto goers (and those who haven't been in a while).

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