Can the National Grid Cope With the Electrification of Heat

Can the National Grid Cope With the Electrification of Heat

Achieving net zero means our electricity network must be able to connect gigawatts of new renewable generation and power millions of electric vehicles and heat pumps across the country.

Our energy networks are critical infrastructure for the UK's energy goals and lead times for new low carbon generation projects are now over 15 years.

The following report shows a net zero ready grid is achievable but sets out the scale of the challenge, initiatives underway and key priorities.

Download the report HERE