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Global demand for electricity set to triple by 2050

The amount of electricity that is used globally is set to triple by 2050, according to the latest report from McKinsey & Company. 

Why the EU is wrong with regards to what we need to reach net zero

What do we need to reach net zero? That’s the trillion dollar question, but it’s one that’s causing a lot of arguments across the EU.

Immediate energy efficiency improvements needed to meet net zero

Cornwall Insight’s CEO Gareth Miller argues that energy efficiency improvements need to be made now to meet our net zero target.

Lack of renewable investment could lead to a slump in the UK economy

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has called for increased investment in renewables.

Scotland narrowly misses 2020 target for 100% renewable electricity generation

Scotland narrowly missed its target of generating 100% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2020, despite improved revised figures. 

Will renewables prevent a future energy crisis? 

The UK has been grappling with its worst energy crisis since the 1970s, but will renewables prevent a future crisis or cause all new ones?

UK Power Networks unveils finalised £4.6 billion business plan for net zero

UK Power Networks is set to accelerate towards net zero as part of its next business plan, which it has now submitted to Ofgem. 

Enchanted Rock debuts power resiliency microgrid that leverages renewable natural gas

Enchanted Rock has announced what it’s calling the world’s first net-zero carbon electrical resiliency microgrid using renewable natural gas.

Majority of UK firms set to miss net zero deadline

The Government’s deadline for net zero is unlikely to be met by the majority of UK firms if they continue along the same trajectory. 

UK Power Networks launches open data portal in quest for decarbonisation

UK Power Networks has launched a new online data portal that delivers greater visibility of the DNO’s assets.

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