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Powering Britain

Britain is seeking to decarbonise its power system by 2030. But the overhaul will require significant investment, as well as changes to electricity markets and consumer habits.

Can Britain’s neighbours help it keep the lights on?
Greater interconnection should boost system’s resilience but also exposes electricity to political tensions
Can Britons be persuaded to switch off when the wind doesn’t blow?
New tariffs push households and businesses to adjust demand to fit supply in bid to decarbonise electricity system
Powering Britain: radical plan to shake up electricity market faces crunch time
After months of bitter debate, Ed Miliband is under pressure to decide on ‘zonal pricing’ policy