Low carbon energy sources, including renewables and nuclear, generated 54% of Britain’s electricity between 31 October and 18 December, saving British households over £5.7 billion during this period, said RenewableUK.
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has committed over £120 million to spearhead nuclear fusion innovation and boost energy security prospects for the future.
Hydrogen could play a vitally important role in the decarbonisation of the UK power system by providing flexibility services as a cheaper alternative to gas-fired flexible generation, Aurora Energy Research said.
The UK government has denied plans for Sizewell C are currently under review, reiterating its commitment in supporting the acceleration of the nuclear industry.
Britain produced its highest level of gas-fired electricity generation since 2011 in the third quarter of 2022, according to new analysis from EnAppSys.
