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A closer look at the UK’s renewable auction “success”

The ~8GW of renewable generating capacity procured at the UK government’s latest energy auction could help to lift renewables’ share in the UK’s energy mix to over 70% by 2030, and underlines the UK’s status as a leader in offshore wind power. That said, procuring new renewable capacity is just one part of a much bigger and politically contentious puzzle.

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