Please find attached our written response to the consultation
How do these approaches compare?
Closed8 Mar, 2021, 12:00am - 14 Jun, 2021, 11:59pm
How do these different approaches compare?
This is a complicated issue that needs detailed, technical solutions – which makes them difficult to assess. For comparison purposes, we have created a summary table that shows our views on the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. This is a high-level overview, and it reflects our informed opinion. You can give your views on the impact of each approach in your response to this consultation.
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Impact on: |
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Generation |
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Developer |
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Technology |
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Demand |
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At least 70% clean electricity by 2030 |
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Secure supply of electricity |
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Need for more grid infrastructure |
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Developers of renewable generation |
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High-demand electricity users |
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Technical difficulty |
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Highly Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
Positive |
Highly Positive |
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Contents
Observations
Observations
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