UK’s lack of flexibility equals demand for four gas power stations

Without household flexibility, the UK would face the hefty burden of constructing four new gas-fired power stations by 2030 at a staggering £2.5 billion price tag, coupled with substantial carbon dioxide emissions.
That’s one of the findings of a new research paper commissioned by Smart Energy GB and prepared by Cornwall Insight, which emphasises the importance of a smarter and more adaptable energy system.
This shift towards flexibility, enabled by the implementation of smart m