The UK’s power grid needs upgrading to reach net zero – our new study shows where

By Sheridan Few, Lecturer in Urban Energy Systems, University of Leeds

To reduce its emissions in line with national and global targets, the UK must overhaul how it produces, uses and distributes electricity.

Millions of heat pumps, electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels are planned in the UK. These can reduce emissions and lower household bills. However, they will also substantially raise the amount of power neighbourhoods need over coming decades, particularly during peak demand periods like early…

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