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UK to Overhaul Electricity Network to Reach Net Zero Target

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The UK must overhaul its electricity network in order to reduce its emissions in line with national targets according to a Reuters report.

  • Around 15% of the UK’s electricity cables and almost have of the power substations may need replacing to reach the UK’s net zero targets due to the intensive use of heat pumps, EVS and solar panels.
  • The report stated most upgrades to local networks will be more widespread in urban areas.
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The UK must overhaul its electricity network in order to reduce its emissions in line with national targets according to a Reuters report.

  • Around 15% of the UK’s electricity cables and almost have of the power substations may need replacing to reach the UK’s net zero targets due to the intensive use of heat pumps, EVS and solar panels.
  • The report stated most upgrades to local networks will be more widespread in urban areas.