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Britain is on track to use twice as much electricity by 2050. An upgraded grid will enable us to meet that demand and increase energy security
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Electricity is key to our lives, and we all have more and more devices than ever before operating in our homes and at work.
And in the future, this need for power will only grow.
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.
Solar power can be effective even on cloudy days, and wind power is becoming increasingly efficient.
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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.
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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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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.
A myth is that growing the grid will push up energy bills long term. The reality is the exact opposite.
Doing it now removes 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
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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
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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!
It makes sense: underground cables cost 4½ times more than the overhead lines that pylons support 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.
So, it’s time to get positive. Getting behind Britain’s grid makes perfect sense, and here are some of the benefits growing our electricity grid will bring…
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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
*Figures taken from government reports
TOWERS OF STRENGTH … Pylons are still a vital part of the grid
BRIGHT IDEA … Clean power can help us to be more self-sufficient
Britain’s energy needs are expected to double by 2050. To get the high energy future we want, with clean affordable power for all, now is the time to grow the grid and back the network of pylons, cables and substations that keep the country’s energy moving…
Powering ahead
2.4%
82%
46%
Electricity consumption in the United Kingdom grew at a rate of 2.4% in 2024
Solar and wind are the cheapest sources of new electricity in 82% of the world in 2025
46% of the UK’s electricity needs were provided by renewables in 2023, while 41% of the country’s energy was imported
64%
£58 billion
95%
Britain’s electricity needs are expected to increase by 64% by 2035, with a fourfold increase in the growth of digital and AI data centres by 2030
£58 billion is needed by 2035 to upgrade the grid for our growing electricity demands
95% of Britain’s energy will come from clean power by 2030, reducing fossil fuel dependence and boosting energy security and self-sufficiency
100%
£83.1 billion
93,400
Total electricity demand is likely to increase by 100% by 2050, requiring an expanded grid ready for the demands of our electric future
Britain’s transition to net zero by the 2050s will power prosperity and help the planet, bringing an estimated £83.1 billion boost to the economy
Growing our network of pylons, cables and substations means our 100-year-old electricity grid will be fit for the future, supporting more than 93,400 jobs by 2030 and many more by 2050*
electricity consumption in the United Kingdom grew at a rate of 2.4% in 2024
solar and wind are the cheapest sources of new electricity in 82% of the world in 2025.
46% of the UK’s electricity needs were provided by renewables in 2023, whilst 41% of the country’s energy was imported
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