UK could unlock £70bn a year in renewable energy, report claims

Plausible for UK to become global clean energy superpower if investment is ramped up

The UK could unlock 70bn every year by generating enough clean electricity to become a major exporter of energy to mainland Europe, according to a former government economist.

A new report has found that by increasing Britain's clean electricity generation 50% above its current projections for 2050 it could become a clean energy superpower capable of exporting 17bn of green electricity to Europe a year.