Sussex Energy Group at SPRU

By Dr Malte Jansen, Prof Steve Sorrell and Siobhán Stack-Maddox

To meet the UK’s net zero goals, the electricity system must decarbonise by 2035 while accommodating a 50% increase in electricity demand. Shifting towards intermittent wind and solar generation – while at the same time avoiding supply interruptions and minimising costs to consumers – represents an unprecedented challenge. This transition will require far-reaching changes in the design and operation of electricity markets, alongside substantial support for emerging low-carbon technologies. The ongoing Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) provides a cornerstone of the UK Government’s response to these challenges.

Earlier this month, the Sussex Energy Group gave some input into these plans by responding to a call for evidence – input that we hope the UK Government takes into account. Here’s a summary of what we said.