25 Jul 2024 | 05:00 UTC
Infographic: UK's flagship net zero 2030 power goal sets world-leading transition benchmark
The UK government's target for a net-zero power system by 2030 faces formidable challenges in the shape of ageing networks and permitting bottlenecks. The target assumes a quadrupling in offshore wind capacity and stretch targets for solar, onshore wind, and hydrogen.
Assuming the necessary investment is forthcoming, integrating new renewable power will require a rapid acceleration in network capability. Overcoming local planning hurdles, which is perhaps the government's biggest challenge, while also maintaining energy security and affordability for consumers.
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