Accelerating Net Zero: The Road to Clean Power by 2030
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | 17:00 – 18:45 | Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

The Government has set an ambitious target: delivering a fully clean power system by 2030—five years earlier than previously planned. Achieving this goal will require a rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity, significant reforms to the planning system, and investment in the infrastructure needed to integrate and optimise clean energy.

Accelerating Net Zero: The Road to Clean Power by 2030 will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the critical actions required to unlock investment, streamline the planning process, and build the grid resilience necessary for a net-zero future.

Addressing the Challenges

The UK has made significant strides in offshore wind, but there are still major hurdles in scaling up other renewables and ensuring the energy system can accommodate and distribute this growing capacity effectively. Key challenges include:

• Grid limitations – The current infrastructure is not equipped to handle the expected surge in renewable energy generation. Upgrades are essential to avoid bottlenecks that could slow progress.
• Planning delays – Onshore wind and other renewable projects face long and complex permitting processes, delaying deployment.
• Electricity pricing structures – Current pricing mechanisms do not always encourage the most efficient use of renewables or incentivise consumer adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Priorities for Action

Beyond these immediate challenges, cross-sectoral coordination will be critical to maximising the benefits of clean power across the economy. The discussion will explore:

• Integrating grid upgrades to support the electrification of transport and heating, ensuring a joined-up approach to decarbonisation.
• Aligning planning reforms so that all sectors reliant on clean energy infrastructure—whether industry, housing, or transport—can benefit from a more streamlined system.

With the clock ticking towards 2030, this event will be an important opportunity to assess the practical steps needed to accelerate the transition to clean power.

Join us in the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, on Tuesday 25 February 2025 from 17:00 to 18:45 to be part of the conversation. Click here to register.