Q&A: New UK onshore wind and solar is ‘50% cheaper’ than new gas
Summary
Carbon Brief reports on the UK AR7a renewable auction results, showing onshore wind and solar at prices well below new gas and highlighting the auction's scale (14.7 GW) and potential impact on bills and energy security. The piece explains that 4.9 GW solar and 1.3 GW onshore wind were contracted at £65/MWh and £72/MWh respectively, with tidal at £265/MWh, and discusses implications for gas imports, jobs, and the 2030 clean power target.