UK Grid Operator Scraps 300 GW of Zombie Energy Projects
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The UK's National Energy System Operator has cleared a backlog of 300 GW of 'zombie energy projects' by prioritizing viability, which is expected to help the country meet its 2030 decarbonization targets.
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The UK’s National Energy System Operator has cleared an excessively long line of projects awaiting grid connection by rearranging priorities, and making viability the top one. Previously, grid connections were granted on a first-come, first-served basis but this led to a waiting line of as much as 700 GW in new projects. Per Reuters, this is four times than the country needs to hit its 2030 decarbonization targets, because most of these projects are in line with these targets. Those that were deemed incompatible with the net-zero targets…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 8, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.