UK's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and REMA Update
Key Ideas
  • The UK government has launched the ambitious Clean Power 2030 Action Plan to generate at least 95% of Great Britain's electricity consumption from clean sources by 2030.
  • The plan outlines the required capacity additions from different generation technologies like onshore wind, solar power, and nuclear power, along with grid connection reforms and workforce planning.
  • Additionally, the government provided updates on the review of electricity market arrangements (REMA) programme, considering proposals like zonal pricing for wholesale market reform.
  • The government aims to consult on reforms to support offshore wind deployment, streamline consenting processes for projects like onshore wind and solar, and develop a low-carbon flexibility roadmap by 2025.
The UK government has unveiled the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan to propel the country towards generating 95% of its electricity consumption from clean sources by 2030. The plan focuses on collaboration with the clean power sector to realize this goal by enhancing planning, project delivery, workforce, supply chains, and grid connections. It emphasizes the importance of renewable energy sources like onshore wind and solar power, alongside nuclear power for baseload generation. The plan also addresses grid connection reforms, streamlining infrastructure delivery, updating the Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, and establishing a forum for supply chain and workforce industry discussions. In parallel, the government provided an update on the review of electricity market arrangements (REMA) programme, which aligns with the Clean Power 2030 plan. The update discusses the potential implementation of zonal pricing in the wholesale electricity market, aiming to provide locational signals for market participants. The government is considering this alongside reforms to enhance network charging and balancing incentives. While no final decision has been made, consultations and cost-benefit analyses will precede any changes. Moreover, the update addresses legacy arrangements and the CfD scheme, emphasizing the importance of minimizing uncertainty for investors. The government remains committed to consultations on potential reforms, supporting offshore wind deployment, and facilitating streamlined processes for onshore wind and solar projects. It also aims to develop a low-carbon flexibility roadmap by 2025 to enhance the flexibility of clean power sources and ensure effective system planning.
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