Delivering a reliable decarbonised power system
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Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Explores how a reliable, resilient, decarbonised electricity supply system could be achieved by 2023, using real weather data and hourly analysis of Great Britain's power system. Covers: setting the context for the future power system; delivering a reliable decarbonised power system; implications for hydrogen production, use and infrastructure; and the need for climate resilience.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Power supply/energy
- Environmental planning/land
- Other planning disciplines
- Climate change
Publisher History
The Climate Change Committee was established under the Climate Change Act 2008 as an independent advisory body to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, to advise on emissions targets and report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change. Formerly known as the Committee on Climate Change.
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