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Oliver Johnson, assistant planner at AtkinsR\u00e9alis, reflects on the UK energy crisis and what the new Government plans to do differently<\/h2>\n

The UK\u2019s electricity network is reaching capacity, and as the transition to clean energy gains momentum, demand is set to rise by nearly 65% over the next decade. In parallel, the new Labour government has set an ambitious target for zero carbon electricity by 2030.<\/p>\n

Plenty of good work is going on to move away from the UK\u2019s reliance on volatile fossil fuels towards a more sustainable approach, with a marked increase in the generation of renewables \u2013 particularly wind and solar \u2013 to create cleaner and cheaper electricity.<\/p>\n

Despite this, we have seen large-scale renewables projects struggling to get off the ground due to a range of factors, including the complexities of the consenting system and lack of public support, along with supply chain issues, skills shortages and investment uncertainty. All of this means we\u2019re slowing our progress to net zero \u2013 at a time when we desperately need to speed up.<\/p>\n

While scaling up generation is part of the puzzle, without capacity for efficient transmission, the benefits of any increase in generation will fail to materialise. The transmission grid established back in the 1950s is simply no longer fit for purpose, and huge investment in energy infrastructure is required to realise industry ambitions and government targets.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that as we move towards a complex and multifaceted blend of renewable energy sources \u2013 and away from the relative simplicity of fossil fuels \u2013 we must address top-level coordination, abandon siloed approaches to individual projects and find new ways to successfully deliver an upgraded energy network that can propel progress.<\/p>\n

The importance of impartial oversight<\/h3>\n

In response to the energy crisis, in 2021 Ofgem and (the then) Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recommended the creation of an independent and publicly-owned body to implement a whole-system approach to UK energy.<\/p>\n

In a significant shift towards public ownership, the Energy System Operator (ESO)<\/a> \u2013 part of National Grid \u2013 will be replaced by a publicly-owned and fully independent National Energy System Operator (NESO). Set to launch in later this year, NESO will work to facilitate net zero and oversee upgrades to create a resilient, sustainable and affordable energy system for the future.<\/p>\n

It is hoped this public body will bring a new level of impartiality, as well as much-needed strategic oversight and coordination, to instil a greater sense of direction and urgency in the sector; ultimately getting us closer to where we need to be in terms of net zero and energy security.<\/p>\n

A new direction for UK energy<\/h3>\n

The UK\u2019s windy coastline puts it firmly in the top ten countries for renewable energy generation, with nearly 60% of its energy coming from renewables. But the UK\u2019s recent failure to consistently attract private investment, and a funding model that sometimes doesn\u2019t stack up, means projects have stalled and we\u2019re lagging behind in the race to net zero.<\/p>\n

In 2023, an offshore wind auction failed to attract any bids whatsoever. And in 2019, private investment in the development of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station<\/a> was cancelled after years of works and \u00a32bn being spent on it. Recently the large-scale gigawatt nuclear power plant has been reselected as the government\u2019s preferred site, and there\u2019s a tangible feeling that the past five years have been wasted.<\/p>\n

Market uncertainty, challenging costs, consenting issues and a lack of grid capacity mean the UK energy sector is on the back foot, facing an uphill struggle to step up momentum and meet its targets around decarbonisation.<\/p>\n

With quiet optimism surrounding the new-look NESO, and a new Labour government in situ, are we about to see a more general move towards public ownership in UK energy?<\/p>\n

A unique opportunity to challenge the UK energy crisis<\/h3>\n

With huge announcements made during the first few weeks of government, Keir Starmer has not only scrapped the onshore wind development ban<\/a> in England, but committed to doubling onshore wind energy \u2013 and quadrupling offshore wind energy\u00a0 \u2013 by 2030. This signifies a once-in-a-lifetime expansion of renewable energy and offers an unparalleled opportunity to change the way we think about energy in the UK.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s clear this is not an extension into full nationalisation, Labour\u2019s plans for Great British Energy certainly signify a shift in approach, embracing collaboration and offering ownership of UK energy back to the British public.<\/p>\n

Unlike similar schemes in Europe, Great British Energy will not generate energy itself, but instead invest public money in a range of renewable energy generation projects. As an investment vehicle with the public interest in mind, this government-backed initiative promises to bolster much-needed investment confidence across the private sector.<\/p>\n

It could be just what\u2019s needed to build the resilience to proceed in the face of adversity, ultimately delivering the funding required to take projects to completion and meet our ambitious targets \u2013 whatever the weather.<\/p>\n

The recent election results could suggest the public is behind Labour\u2019s move towards publicly-funded renewables. Spurred on by this, perhaps government will now have the drive and the confidence to go further and advocate for full public ownership of renewable energy generation.<\/p>\n

Along with the independent strategic oversight of NESO, the launch of Great British Energy signifies a positive move towards a more blended and sustainable funding model that encourages public-private partnerships, has the potential to sidestep current investment challenges and expediate delivery. The success of Great British Energy and what happens next is pivotal for a progressive, efficient and reliable future for UK energy.<\/p>\n

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