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Wind and solar saved UK $7.8 billion in gas imports during Hormuz crisis

Original: Wind and solar helped the UK avoid US$7.8 BILLION in gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. That’s what breaking fossil f

Greenpeace says the UK avoided $7.8 billion in gas import costs during the Strait of Hormuz crisis thanks to wind and solar power. The group argues the figures show the value of breaking fossil fuel dependence, and is pressing governments still backing oil and gas expansion to explain their position and scale up renewables instead.

Why now: The Hormuz crisis drove gas prices up, prompting debate over renewables as energy security tools.

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• Wind and solar helped the UK avoid US$7.8 BILLION in gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. That’s what breaking fossil fuel dependence looks like. Governments backing more oil and gas owe people an explanation. SCALE UP RENEWABLES. # iran # energyshock # renewables · greenpeace · 441

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