National Grid's £58bn net zero power system blueprint: Five key takeaways

Michael Holder
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National Grid ESO has unveiled its vision for a 'once in a generation expansion of the electricity grid' to deliver a net zero power system by 2035 - but what does the ambitious programme mean for green businesses?

Shortly after the government first set its sights on fully decarbonising Britain's electricity system by 2035, it tasked National Grid's Electricity System Operator (ESO) with drawing up a delivery plan...

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