Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says
Summary
The UK government says using renewable energy like wind and solar power will make the country safer from attacks and supply problems. Energy Minister Michael Shanks visited Ukraine to see how renewables help protect energy systems during conflict and said the UK can learn from their example.Key Facts
- Renewables like wind farms and solar panels are spread out, making them harder to attack than big fossil fuel power stations.
- They are less vulnerable to supply shocks, such as price rises caused by wars or conflicts.
- Some political groups want more oil and gas drilling instead of renewables, but experts advise against new fossil fuel exploration to improve UK energy security.
- Former military leaders support renewable energy for its role in making the country’s energy system more resilient.
- Shanks visited Ukraine to observe energy projects supported by the UK, as Ukraine faces attacks on its energy infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity and physical security of energy infrastructure, including undersea cables to wind farms, are a priority following concerns about Russian threats.
- The UK is working on protecting energy interconnectors that link its power system to other countries in Europe.
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