Delivering cleaner homegrown energy

In a ground-breaking achievement for clean energy in the UK, the Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time.

A new energy-from-waste facility in Slough developed by SSE Thermal and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has entered commercial operations ahead of schedule.

A Clean Power Plan for 2030 is currently being developed as a national priority to achieve our 2030 net-zero goals.

The construction of two major clean energy projects in Shetland has generated £125m for the local islands’ economy. 

Ofgem has published its consultation on the Electricity System Operator (ESO)'s Beyond 2030 report. The consultation contains its proposals and funding framework for the projects. This is a significant next step in unlocking investment in the UK's grid infrastructure.

Making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030 is one of the new government’s five missions. The UK Government and Crown Estate have announced plans to join forces to create a new publicly owned energy firm. GB Energy will invest in homegrown, clean energy.