Study: Half a trillion pounds needed by 2040 to fund UK's clean energy transition

Michael Holder
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The UK's clean energy and net zero ambitions are achievable 'but only if financing structures evolve to unlock the scale of investment required', new Santander and Standard Life study claims

At least £511bn of investment is needed through to 2040 to deliver on the UK's clean energy and net zero ambitions, according to new joint research today by financial giants Santander and Standard Life,...

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