Gridlock: The UK's Aging Power Network Holds Back Renewables The UK's transition to clean energy is being hindered by its outdated electricity grid.
A recent report from the National Audit Office warns that unless the government accelerates work on upgrading the grid, consumers will face higher energy bills.
The £70bn program to modernize Britain's network of pylons, overhead lines, and substations is a monumental undertaking aimed at enabling widespread adoption of wind and solar energy.