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Carbon Free Future Blog

Articles on UK energy sovereignty, green hydrogen, small modular reactors, and the case for a state-owned national energy programme.

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The Carbon Free Future blog is launching soon with in-depth articles on energy policy, hydrogen strategy, and the case for a sovereign national programme. Written by DJ Waugh.

Upcoming Content

Nuclear & SMR

What Are SMRs and Why Does Britain Need 196?

A deep dive into Small Modular Reactors — how they work, why fleet standardisation matters, and why 196 is the right number for national coverage.

Hydrogen Economy

704 TWh of Hydrogen: What Britain Could Do

Breaking down the UK's potential green hydrogen output and what it means for industry, transport, heating, and export.

Sovereignty

Why Britain Needs Energy Sovereignty — Not Just Clean Power

Clean energy is necessary but not sufficient. True sovereignty means owning the assets, controlling the supply chain, and keeping the revenue.

Hydrogen Economy

Green Hydrogen from Nuclear: Why SOEC Electrolysis Changes Everything

How Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells achieve 48% better efficiency and why pairing them with SMRs unlocks a hydrogen economy.

Sovereignty

Great British Energy vs Carbon Free Future: What's the Difference?

A balanced comparison of GBE's investment model versus CFF's full public ownership approach.

Resilience

The Dunkelflaute Problem: What Happens When Wind and Solar Fail Together

Understanding the extended low-wind, low-sun events that expose the fragility of a renewables-only strategy.

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