Magnus Gallie explains how the UK’s electricity grid must change to avoid the worst
landscape and nature harms while still decarbonising to meet climate targets.
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- United Kingdom
Table of Contents
- Contents 2
- Summary 3
- Setting the scene 4
- The need for an expanded net zero grid 4
- More onshore renewables needed to meet the UKs NDC 5
- How can the UK change the grid 5
- Balancing nature and landscape needs with the grid 6
- Planning consenting net zero grid lines 8
- Development Consent Orders and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects 8
- Town and Country Planning Act and Electricity Act 9
- Balancing community impacts with faster grid delivery 10
- Our position landscape and visual impact 11
- Industry approach 11
- Above ground or burying 12
- Our verdict 12
- Our position nature 14
- Other policy considerations 16
- Conclusion 16
- Annex key definitions 16
