The UK has reached a crucial milestone in the race for net zero having surpassed one trillion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated from renewables.
Octopus Energy has called for “more action, speed and results to clear the grid connection queue” as it outlined its five-point plan to quickly connect 5.7GW of renewable projects.
During the third reading of the Energy Security Bill in the House of Lords this week (17 April) passed an amendment that will give Ofgem a statutory duty to assist in the delivery net zero.
Energy Systems Catapult is set to explore the viability of a “digital spine” concept for the UK energy system via a partnership with Arup and the University of Bath.
“A lot of regulatory and political uncertainty within the UK over the last 12 to 18 months has led to increased international competition for renewables,” said Adam Berman, deputy director of policy at Energy UK.
UK law firm TLT and real estate consultancy Gerald Eve have stated that the UK’s net zero prospects are currently at risk due to the ongoing fight over land use.
