Delays to energy projects, nuclear plant closures and a rising electricity demand mean the UK is expected to generate only 86pc low-carbon power by the end of the decade, falling short of energy secretary Ed Miliband's 95pc goal, Cornwall Insight forecasts.

Experts say somewhere between the mid-2030s and mid-2040s is a more realistic timeframe to meet the ambitious 95pc target.

The government is set to miss its target of decarbonising the power sector by 2030 by as much as a decade (Image: CHPV Offshore Energy Media Services)

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