A recent report indicates that nearly 620 miles of new power lines are essential to achieve the UK government’s clean energy ambitions by 2030. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the need for significant reforms in the planning system to expedite these projects, as current infrastructure development has lagged. The report highlights that doubling the current output of renewable energy connections will require substantial investment in offshore wind capacity and streamlined approvals for construction. Critics, including the trade union GMB, are calling for strong job guarantees amid concerns over political opposition to the new pylons.