Fossil fuel energy system has 'reached its natural end', says ex-npower boss
Volker Beckers is taking up a new role with Forum for the Future where he hopes to promote community renewable energy projects
The era of centralised fossil fuel-powered energy systems is "reaching its end" and energy companies must move towards greener generation if they want to survive, the former head of RWE npower has warned....
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