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SUMMARY:Is the UK about to run out of power?
DESCRIPTION:We are constantly being reminded by the MSM and various government agencies\, such as Ofgem\, that Net Zero is the ultimate panacea in order to combat climate change. \n\n\n\nHowever\, recent independent analysis has suggested that the rush to decarbonise the electricity grid could lead to energy shortages in the future. \n\n\n\nThe last UK coal fired power station\, Radcliffe-on-Soar\, just down the road off the A453\, was decommissioned last month. Work is still ongoing to construct a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset\, which won’t come online until after 2030. \n\n\n\nThe new Labour government is 100% committed to maintaining the UN sustainability goals and therefore ensuring that all electricity generation in the future will be Net Zero. \n\n\n\nFusion generators are many years (if not decades)\, away from becoming viable. Gas is becoming scarce and extremely expensive. No further licences have been approved for fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea. \n\n\n\nOur only short-term option is to rely on our vast network of onshore/offshore wind turbines and the proliferation of solar farms. Recently\, these methods of power generation provided less than 50% of our energy needs. \n\n\n\nWith more and more electrical products\, including EVs\, being purchased by consumers\, not to mention 1.5 million extra houses being built in the next five years\, will the National Grid possibly be able to take the strain? \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly discussion/debate. All opinions are welcome. Please respect the opinions of others and refrain from using abusive language. \n\n\n\nThe venue is free on the condition that everyone purchases at least one drink from the bar downstairs (this doesn’t have to be alcoholic). \n\n\n\nWe look forward to debating with everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nsignup with meetup
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/is-the-uk-about-to-run-out-of-power/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
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