Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
White Paper
13 December 2024
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Responsible organisation:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Summary
The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to transition the UK to clean and renewable energy sources by 2030. The White Paper focuses on key goals, including expanding renewable energy capacity, eliminating reliance on coal by 2028, and investing heavily in energy storage systems to stabilize the national grid. This strategy underscores the urgency of combating climate change while ensuring energy security and affordability for consumers.
Key Outcomes
Expand Renewable Capacity: Increase the UK’s renewable energy generation by 50% by 2030.
Phase Out Coal: Eliminate coal-fired power plants entirely by 2028 to reduce carbon emissions.
Invest in Storage Solutions: Allocate £10 billion for grid-scale battery storage to manage energy supply fluctuations.
Energy Efficiency Campaign: Launch a nationwide public awareness campaign in 2025 to reduce household energy consumption.
Foster Green Jobs: Partner with private sectors to create 100,000 jobs in renewable energy by 2030.
Keywords:
renewable energy
battery storage
offshore wind
energy security
net zero
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Summary
The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to transition the UK to clean and renewable energy sources by 2030. The White Paper focuses on key goals, including expanding renewable energy capacity, eliminating reliance on coal by 2028, and investing heavily in energy storage systems to stabilize the national grid. This strategy underscores the urgency of combating climate change while ensuring energy security and affordability for consumers.
Key Outcomes
Expand Renewable Capacity: Increase the UK’s renewable energy generation by 50% by 2030.
Phase Out Coal: Eliminate coal-fired power plants entirely by 2028 to reduce carbon emissions.
Invest in Storage Solutions: Allocate £10 billion for grid-scale battery storage to manage energy supply fluctuations.
Energy Efficiency Campaign: Launch a nationwide public awareness campaign in 2025 to reduce household energy consumption.
Foster Green Jobs: Partner with private sectors to create 100,000 jobs in renewable energy by 2030.
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