UK renewables targets set to be missed - Five things we learned from National Grid's future energy scenarios report

Michael Holder
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Report plots the course of the UK's energy mix over the next 35 years, warning swifter action is needed to meet 2050 decarbonisation target

The UK's energy supply is changing rapidly, marching on a path which will likely see it diversify, decentralise and decarbonise significantly over the coming decades. However, the pace of change, technological...

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