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To meet rising demand and unlock green energy, the grid needs to grow – and that will benefit everybody
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WE ALL need electricity – and in the future we’ll be needing much more of it.
Our homes are already packed with more electrical devices than ever before.
And with electric vehicles and heat pumps becoming ever more common, experts predict that by 2050 we’ll be using twice as much electricity as we do today.
Scotland is already leading the way in providing renewable energy from sources like wind and solar.
It’s a myth that these are unreliable – in truth, solar power can be effective even on cloudy days, and wind power is becoming increasingly efficient.
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SELF-SUFFICIENCY
While Scotland is streets ahead in sustainable energy, Britain as a whole still imports a lot of its energy through fossil fuels. But we have one of the best clean energy resources right on our doorstep. The UK has access to half the offshore wind available in Europe, and by growing the grid and powering up our reliance on wind energy, we can be not only more sustainable but also more self-sufficient, boosting our energy security.
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As the world gets ever more digital, the use of electricity in data centres across the country is set to increase fourfold by 2030. To meet this huge increase in demand from computing and AI, as well as sectors like transport, heating and industry which will also require more energy, we’ll need a grid that’s fit for the future.
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More jobs
Growing the grid will boost employment and growth across the country, securing thousands of high-quality, well-paid jobs in the future, from apprenticeships to engineering roles. The benefits to Scotland will be felt for generations, with the net zero transition expected to generate a huge £83.1billion for the UK economy as a whole.
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Cheaper bills
Homegrown energy sources, such as wind and solar, are already much cheaper than importing gas – and that means bills can be lower for everyone. This is even more important because the price of imported gas is likely to keep rising, while new offshore and onshore wind and large-scale solar projects are set to get cheaper. Result!
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Clean power
Burning fossil fuels for electricity releases carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming. But sun and wind are clean power sources – and they don’t run out! Our offshore wind operation, powered by Scottish industry, is already second only to China’s. More grid infrastructure will allow us to connect more sources of clean energy, hit our net zero targets and reap the benefits.
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But to really take advantage, we also need the right infrastructure in the right locations.
The current grid was designed with fossil fuels in mind, but renewable energy sources tend to be further from cities and the biggest areas of demand. So to make sure clean energy isn’t wasted, the grid needs to grow.
Another myth is that growing the grid will push up energy bills long term.
The reality is the exact opposite. Doing it now gets us off our dependency on expensive, imported gas and connects us to clean, homegrown electricity that we control – that’s the path to cheaper bills.
93,400
Number of jobs expanding the grid could support
46%
Share of Britain’s electricity that came from renewable energy in 2023
100%
Expected increase in Britain’s electricity needs by 2050
13
Average number of electrical devices in every home in 2025
82%
of the world finds wind and solar to be the cheapest sources of new electricity
95%
of the UK’s energy will be from clean sources by 2030
PYLON PIONEERS …The first of these towers was built in 1928 at Bonnyfield, near Falkirk
TALL STORY … Electricity in the cables supported by pylons is ‘stepped up’ to 400,000 volts
Pylons have been part of our landscape for almost 100 years, carrying high-voltage electricity cables around the country.
You might have noticed that there are lots of different styles – there’s even a Pylon Appreciation Society!
And they make sense: underground cables cost 4½ times more than overhead lines and require moving 14 times as much earth.
The vital grid expansion will help our transmission network keep pace with demand, making sure Scotland stays switched on and moving forward.
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17,500
Number of Scottish jobs expanding the grid could support
46%
of Britain’s electricity came from renewable energy in 2023
82%
of the world finds wind and solar to be the cheapest sources of new electricity
13
Average number of electrical devices in every home in 2025
100%
Predicted increase in electricity demand in Britain by 2050
And the good news is that by delivering cleaner, more affordable energy, we’ll also become more self-sufficient – while boosting jobs into the bargain.
Getting behind the grid makes perfect sense. Here are some of the benefits growing our electricity grid will bring. It’s time to get positive!
*Figures taken from government reports
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always be used at
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Not mandatory but roughly keep to The Sun Heavy Condensed 101/89 for main heading and 45 / 41 for the secondary
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Body copy font size is 16pt / 22pt leading and the font is The Sun
ARTICLE INTROS
First two paragraphs must be bold and then ideally an image after those paragraphs
BACKGROUND
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These must be kept the same. The main content must sit inside a 980px box and then all copy must sit within a width of 940px, indicated by the guides
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Today, Britain imports a lot of its energy through fossil fuels. But we have one of the best clean energy resources right on our doorstep. The UK has access to half the offshore wind available in Europe, and by growing the grid and powering up our reliance on wind energy, we can be not only more sustainable but also more self-sufficient, boosting our energy security.
1
Future tech
As the world gets ever more digital, the use of electricity in data centres across the country is set to increase fourfold by 2030. To meet this huge increase in demand from computing and AI, as well as sectors like transport, heating and industry which will also require more energy, we’ll need a grid that’s fit for the future.
2
More jobs
Growing the grid will boost employment and growth across the country, securing thousands of high-quality, well-paid jobs in the future, from apprenticeships to engineering roles. The benefits to Britons will be felt for generations, with the net zero transition expected to generate a huge £83.1billion for the UK economy.
3
Cheaper bills
Homegrown energy sources, such as wind and solar, are already much cheaper than importing gas – and that means bills will be lower for everyone in time. This is even more important because the price of imported gas is likely to keep rising, while new offshore and onshore wind and large-scale solar projects are set to get cheaper. Result!
4
Clean power
Burning fossil fuels for electricity releases carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming. But sun and wind are clean power sources – and they don’t run out! Britain’s offshore wind operation is already second only to China’s. More grid infrastructure will allow us to connect more sources of clean energy, hit our net zero targets and reap the benefits.
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WE ALL need electricity – and in the future we’ll be needing much more of it.
Our homes are already packed with more electrical devices than ever before.
And with electric vehicles and heat pumps becoming ever more common, not to mention booming data centres that power our digital lives, experts predict that by 2050 we’ll be using twice as much electricity as we do today.
To provide this power, harnessing more renewable energy from sources like wind and solar will be key.
It’s a myth that these are unreliable – in truth, solar power can be effective even on cloudy days, and wind power is becoming increasingly efficient.
But to really take advantage, we also need the right infrastructure in the right locations.
The current grid was designed with fossil fuels in mind, while renewable energy sources tend to be further from cities and the biggest areas of demand. So to make sure clean energy isn’t wasted, the grid needs to grow.
Another myth is that growing the grid will push up energy bills long term. The reality is the exact opposite. Doing it now gets us off our dependency on expensive, imported gas and connects us to clean, homegrown electricity that we control – that’s the path to cheaper bills.
Pylons have been part of our landscape for almost 100 years, carrying high-voltage electricity cables around the country.
You might have noticed that there are lots of different styles – there’s even a Pylon Appreciation Society!
They’ll be thrilled to hear new sleek and efficient “T-pylons” are being rolled out. It makes sense: underground cables cost 4½ times more than overhead lines and require moving 14 times as much earth.
The vital expansion will help our transmission network keep pace with demand, making sure the UK stays switched on and moving forward.
And the good news is that by delivering cleaner, more affordable energy, we’ll also become more self-sufficient – while boosting jobs into the bargain.
Getting behind Britain’s grid makes perfect sense. Here are some of the benefits growing our electricity grid will bring. It’s time to get positive!
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The electricity grid has kept us switched on for a century – and it’s ready to grow for a high-energy future
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Learn more about how our electricity grid is being powered up – and what this means for a cleaner, greener, more energy efficient future – at movingthegridforward.co.uk
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
93,400
Number of jobs expanding the grid could support
46%
Share of Britain’s electricity that came from renewable energy in 2023
100%
Expected increase in Britain’s electricity needs by 2050
13
Average number of electrical devices in every home in 2025
82%
of the world finds wind and solar to be the cheapest sources of new electricity
95%
of the UK’s energy will be from clean sources by 2030
TALL STORY … Electricity in the cables supported by pylons is ‘stepped up’ to 400,000 volts
CAPTION Duis pretium suscipit elit. Cras mollis ultricies euismod
46%
Share of Britain’s electricity that came from renewable energy in 2023
93,400
Number of jobs expanding the grid could support
100%
Expected increase in Britain’s electricity needs by 2050
13
Average number of electrical devices in every home in 2025
82%
of the world finds wind and solar to be the cheapest sources of new electricity
*Figures taken from government reports