This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
UK 'Clean Electricity Pledge' is Achievable?
The UK's new National Energy System Operator (NESO) says the plan to create a 'clean' electricity system by 2030 is 'doable'. This would mean replacing all coal, gas and waste burning, by 'renewables'. Wind turbines and solar panels would be the main sources of renewable energy. This transition would, however, require the fixing of the country's 'sluggish' planning system. This would be essential to transmit the electricity from where it's generated, to all areas of the country. This would be costly and difficult. People get upset by pylons (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/05/britain-green-energy-system-operator-neso-green-electricity). Achieving 'clean energy' status, would make Britain much less dependent on 'fossil fuel' price fluctuations. It would also improve the country's energy security. Nuclear power and extra North Sea oil and gas extractions, are not viable options. NESO notes that Britain's electricity prices could actually decline. The country might even become an exporter of 'green' energy.
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