UK Study Shows Short-Term Rise in Renewable Energy Costs but Long-Term Decline Expected

A new Government-commissioned study by Arup has found that the cost of producing electricity from onshore wind and solar has risen for the first time in over a decade, reflecting inflation and supply chain pressures.

UK Study Shows Short-Term Rise in Renewable Energy Costs but Long-Term Decline Expected

Despite this short-term increase, the report predicts costs will begin to fall again later this decade as technologies mature and global manufacturing expands. The updated data will inform future DESNZ policy and energy market planning.

 

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Written by: Gordon Walker
Published at: Tue, Oct 7, 2025 1:08 PM
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