Security of supply mechanisms in a net zero world
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In the third in the series on security of supply mechansims, Tom and Emma ask how they may need to change in the light of net zero. With a changing generation mix, market fundamentals and a climate, how will markets ensure that approrpiate signals are sent to firm, reliable (and clean) capacity to keep the lights on? 
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