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Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030

The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at decarbonizing the national electricity grid by 2030, as reported by MSN. This initiative includes accelerating the deployment of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, enhancing energy storage solutions, and improving grid infrastructure to handle increased renewable energy inputs. Key measures involve streamlining planning processes for new energy projects, investing in carbon capture and storage technologies, and promoting nuclear energy. The plan also focuses on reducing reliance on fossil fuels, with specific targets to increase offshore wind capacity to 50 gigawatts and solar power to 70 gigawatts by the end of the decade. This strategy not only aims to meet the UK's climate commitments but also to ensure energy security and potentially lower energy costs for consumers by transitioning to a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/government-publishes-major-action-plan-to-decarbonise-grid-by-2030/ar-AA1vLGdZ ]