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Flexible networks need to be at the heart of a net zero carbon economy

David Smith, Energy Networks Association

19 December 2018 • 3 min read

David Smith of the Energy Networks Association on the need for smarter power

Without doubt, 2018 has been the year that the move towards a truly net zero carbon economy has really captured the imagination of policymakers, industry, and parliamentarians alike. Britain's progress...

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