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In order to inform the conversations in these comments here are some predictions on Nuclear vs Renewable usage in the UK grid from the National Grid's (UK energy grid transmission network owner + operator) Future Energy Scenarios report - https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/263951/download

Short Version is here - https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/263861/download




Can we have a tl:dr?


Optimistic scenario: Mostly wind power by 2050.

Pessimistic scenario: A mix of mostly fossil fuels (natural gas) and wind power by 2050.




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