National Grid: UK could be free of energy imports by 2020s

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Scenario planning says country can become an energy exporter by meeting climate targets and increasing electricity links with other countries

The UK could shed its dependence on energy imports by the early 2020s if it meets its carbon and renewable energy targets as planned, according to National Grid's scenario planning. The network operator...

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