UK gov assures targeted clean power expansion; avoids indiscriminate wind farms and pylons, emphasizing public input and cost-consciousness.
Chris Stark, leading the UK's push for clean power by 2030, assured that the government will not indiscriminately place wind farms and pylons across the countryside. He emphasized the importance of public input and the need to navigate planning delays while acknowledging that new infrastructure is necessary. Although underground cables are seen as ideal, Stark deemed them too costly. The East of England is set to play a key role in this transition with significant renewable energy potential.
September 12, 2024
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