Grant Thornton delivers an industry-led offshore wind and Multipurpose Interconnector (MPI) Task Force chaired by National Grid and RenewableUK
Grant Thornton delivers an industry-led offshore wind and Multipurpose Interconnector (MPI) Task Force chaired by National Grid and RenewableUK
Decarbonising the UK’s energy system and wider economy will require rapid electrification of heat, transport and industry, leading to a sharp rise in electricity demand. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) analysis suggests electricity demand could increase by 25-40% by the early 2030s and almost triple by 2050, reaching up to 700-785 TWh per year, compared with around 290 TWh today
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4 min read
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26 Feb 2026
