Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions
Abstract The authors explore the various obstacles and possible approaches that the UK may take to fulfil its goal of having net‐zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The paper thoroughly examines several aspects of this project, such as the modernisation of infrastructure, the energy transition, t...
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| description | Abstract The authors explore the various obstacles and possible approaches that the UK may take to fulfil its goal of having net‐zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The paper thoroughly examines several aspects of this project, such as the modernisation of infrastructure, the energy transition, the economic effects, the obstacles to research and development, changes in behaviour, and the frameworks for policy and regulation. With a 44% decrease from 1990 levels by 2021, it showcases the UK's noteworthy achievement in lowering emissions and its ambitious initiatives, such as the £12 billion Ten Point Plan, to accelerate this development. The difficulties of switching from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, their implications for the economy, and the necessity of green technology innovation are all covered in the article. It also discusses the behavioural sides of this shift, highlighting the need to change one's lifestyle and engage the public. To address these issues, the importance of international cooperation and policymaking is emphasised. Insights into potential remedies are provided by the article, which includes energy efficiency initiatives, investments in renewable energy, assistance for clean technology R&D, green funding options, public awareness campaigns, international cooperation, and regulatory frameworks. Every one of these alternatives is examined for possible effects and obstacles. The article concludes that reaching net zero in the UK is a complex but necessary objective that calls for a concerted strategy that strikes a balance between social and economic concerns and environmental sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5e30d31581524b54abe7d92a726eb0af2024-12-26T15:37:29ZengWileyIET Smart Grid2515-29472024-12-017671673610.1049/stg2.12185Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directionsSulman Shahzad0Muhammad Faheem1Hafiz Abdul Muqeet2Muhammad Waseem3National Transmission and Desptach Company Limited Lahore PakistanSchool of Technology and Innovations University of Vaasa Vaasa FinlandElectrical Engineering Technology Department Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore PakistanInternational Renewable and Energy Systems Integration Research Group (IRESI) Department of Electronics Engineering Maynooth University Kildare IrelandAbstract The authors explore the various obstacles and possible approaches that the UK may take to fulfil its goal of having net‐zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The paper thoroughly examines several aspects of this project, such as the modernisation of infrastructure, the energy transition, the economic effects, the obstacles to research and development, changes in behaviour, and the frameworks for policy and regulation. With a 44% decrease from 1990 levels by 2021, it showcases the UK's noteworthy achievement in lowering emissions and its ambitious initiatives, such as the £12 billion Ten Point Plan, to accelerate this development. The difficulties of switching from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, their implications for the economy, and the necessity of green technology innovation are all covered in the article. It also discusses the behavioural sides of this shift, highlighting the need to change one's lifestyle and engage the public. To address these issues, the importance of international cooperation and policymaking is emphasised. Insights into potential remedies are provided by the article, which includes energy efficiency initiatives, investments in renewable energy, assistance for clean technology R&D, green funding options, public awareness campaigns, international cooperation, and regulatory frameworks. Every one of these alternatives is examined for possible effects and obstacles. The article concludes that reaching net zero in the UK is a complex but necessary objective that calls for a concerted strategy that strikes a balance between social and economic concerns and environmental sustainability.https://doi.org/10.1049/stg2.12185electric vehiclesenergy conservationenergy storagegreenhouse gasrenewable energy |
| spellingShingle | Sulman Shahzad Muhammad Faheem Hafiz Abdul Muqeet Muhammad Waseem Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions IET Smart Grid electric vehicles energy conservation energy storage greenhouse gas renewable energy |
| title | Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions |
| title_full | Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions |
| title_fullStr | Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions |
| title_short | Charting the UK's path to net zero emissions by 2050: Challenges, strategies, and future directions |
| title_sort | charting the uk s path to net zero emissions by 2050 challenges strategies and future directions |
| topic | electric vehicles energy conservation energy storage greenhouse gas renewable energy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/stg2.12185 |
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