Britains wind power falls to virtually zero as Miliband prepares to cut reliance on gas
Britains wind power falls to virtually zero as Miliband prepares to cut reliance on gas
The dark and windless weather comes as Sir Keir Starmer and Mr. Miliband, the Energy Secretary, fly to the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, to pledge massive cuts in U.K. greenhouse gas emissions. They are expected to pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 240m tonnes, or 60% of their 2022 levels, by 2035. They will also confirm plans to “decarbonise” the U.K. electricity system by 2030, by ending the use of the U.K.’s 32 main gas-fired power stations. Sir Keir’s speech, expected on Tuesday, coincides with a record ‘dunkelflaute‘ spell of low winds and sunshine that have already slashed output from renewables. Wind speeds are expected to fall again this week, making gas more essential than ever to keep the lights on.
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