‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections
Backlog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030Britain’s energy system operator is pulling the plug on hundreds of electricity generation projects to clear a huge backlog that is stopping “shovel-ready” schemes from...
<p>Backlog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030</p><p>Britain’s energy system operator is pulling the plug on hundreds of electricity generation projects to clear <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/04/renewable-energy-grid-wait-green-renewal-stellantis-warehouse-solar">a huge backlog</a> that is stopping “shovel-ready” schemes from connecting to the power grid.</p><p>Developers will be told on Monday whether their plans will be dismissed by the National Energy System Operator (Neso) – or whether they will be prioritised to connect by either the end of the decade or 2035.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/08/zombie-electricity-projects-britain-face-axe-grid-connections-net-zero">Continue reading...</a>
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