Lessons for energy policy modelling from Peter Higgs

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The scientific principles championed by the Nobel prize winning physicist are key to delivering the future of energy and an electified grid, writes Centre for Net Zero's Lucy Yu

Much has been written in recent weeks about Professor Peter Higgs' extraordinary impact on advancing our understanding of particle physics and the universe. Beyond its scientific significance in its own...

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