Report: Britain's grid upgrade plans expected to deliver £58bn economic boost

Michael Holder
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Energy network firms and their supply chains are planning to invest £200bn in upgrading Britain's grid over the next 10 years, driving economic growth and creating jobs in the process

Current plans to upgrade Britain's grid to enable surging clean power generation and growing demand for electricity over the next decade could deliver a £58bn boost for the UK economy, while supporting...

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