'It's time to seize the moment': How UK renewables could overtake fossil fuel power in 2024

Michael Holder
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Wind, solar, and geothermal power sources could overtake fossil gas power generation for the first time this year, but the government’s 2030 clean power mission still faces huge hurdles

Wind, solar, and hydropower are together set to generate more of the UK's electricity than fossil fuels in 2024, marking a major new milestone in the country's clean energy transition, according to fresh...

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