NEW: Our research shows that biomass will not be needed to achieve clean power by 2030.
Short thread on why this is significant.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/22/burning-wood-for-power-not-necessary-for-uks-energy-goals-analysis-finds?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Short thread on why this is significant.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/22/burning-wood-for-power-not-necessary-for-uks-energy-goals-analysis-finds?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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This practice is labelled 'renewable' (8% of renewable power in fact), but there's considerable evidence that burning wood pellets shipped halfway round the world isn't clean.
And as we know, we'll need on-demand low carbon power in a system dominated by variable renewables.
But our analysis with @baringa.bsky.social shows this capacity can be found elsewhere, and at the same time as reducing bills!
- Expanded renewables
- Greater demand flexibility (smart technologies and tariffs)
- Long-duration storage
- Green hydrogen for dispatchable power
The catch? Policy change is absolutely fundamental - especially to cut bills.
For the detail this deserves read the full report here: https://www.e3g.org/publications/the-uks-clean-power-mission-delivering-the-prize/
And follow @e3g.bsky.social @susieelks.bsky.social @edmatthew.bsky.social @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social
Very strange to leave that out, IPCC scenarios are clear we need CDR and this is a cost effective path.