Study: Renewables tipped to emerge as 'clear economic winner' over fossil gas by 2029 in UK

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REA analysis shows renewables set to deliver net economic advantage for the UK from 2028 to 2029 compared to most costly power system that remains reliant on fossil gas imports

Renewable electricity generation is set to become "the clear economic winner" over fossil gas power in the UK before the end of the decade, even after accounting for full system costs such as grid upgrades,...

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