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Brits favour nuclear power over solar and wind energy, poll suggests
Nearly two-thirds of Brits view renewables positively, but 21% say nuclear should be the UK’s top electricity priority, the poll found.
- Nuclear power ranked first among electricity sources, with 21% of Brits identifying it as the top priority. National support for nuclear stations stands at 47%, though backing drops to 38% when developments are proposed locally.
- Despite shifting priorities, 64% of Brits maintain a positive view of renewable energy, with only 12% expressing negative sentiment toward the technology.
- However, skepticism persists regarding long-term feasibility; half of respondents doubt renewables can ensure affordable energy costs, while an equal proportion questions meeting future electricity demand.
- Regarding transition pace, 44% of Brits believe the shift toward renewable energy is occurring too slowly, compared to just 18% who think it is moving too quickly.
- Jean-S Pelland, executive director at Eland Cables, emphasized that "the focus naturally moves beyond generation alone" to deliver the reliability and resilience the energy system requires.
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