Increase in Electricity Pylons and Power Cables in the UK
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom
Source: BBC
The UK is set to increase the number of electricity pylons and power cables significantly to meet its renewable energy targets by 2030. Experts estimate that up to 370,000 miles of new power cables and thousands of additional pylons will be required to support this transition to a cleaner energy system.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Description | The UK is set to increase the number of electricity pylons and power cables significantly to meet its renewable energy targets by 2030. Experts estimate that up to 370,000 miles of new power cables and thousands of additional pylons will be required to support this transition to a cleaner energy system. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Crowthorne |
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Source | BBC |
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Sector | Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-01-29 |
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