Balancing Energy Security and the Transition to Net Zero - What Happens When the Weather isn’t Cooperating for Renewables?
As we transition to Net Zero, variable weather conditions can make it difficult for renewable energy to provide consistent power generation. In the last week there has been an increase in gas power generation needed to meet GB demand (1). Whilst green sources of energy are necessary to achieve Net Zero, it is also important to do this transition in a secure way, which is why using fossil fuel generation smartly can help to achieve a sustainable future.?MPR recognise that currently, this energy security is critical to support the growth of renewables. While we currently generate electricity using fossil fuels, we are also looking to what is next and our role in providing a balance between energy security, reducing carbon emissions to meet Net Zero and doing so in the most affordable way for the consumer and the UK.?
The Future Energy Scenarios have shown that the transition to Net Zero will mean a significantly increased need for electricity in Great Britain by 2050. Electricity is a fundamental part of our everyday life and so, the UK needs reliable power sources to sustain its infrastructure; with a current operating capacity of 263MW across all sites, MPR demonstrates a growing portfolio which aims to meet those demands of the future.?
The graph below shows a visual representation of how Mercia's generators respond to varying wind conditions.
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