Why aren't we self sufficient in renewable energy?
Because of the grid.
Fix the issues with grid capacity and access and most of our problems would vanish overnight. It's a no brainer.
(But when did we last see a brain on the ministerial benches?).
https://www.ukwa.org.uk/market-intel/time-to-act-on-extortionate-and-obstructive-electricity-grid-if-we-are-to-tackle-the-energy-crisis-say-uk-warehouse-owners/

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