Opinion: Aggreko on gas power as a bridge to net zero
02 April 2026
The energy transition will unfold over decades, writes Alan Dunne, managing director, UK and Ireland at Aggreko UK, and temporary gas generation will provide the bridge that allows renewable capacity to scale up.
Let’s be clear about something the energy sector whispers but rarely states, achieving net zero without gas-powered generation isn’t just difficult, it’s currently impossible. While everyone celebrates each new wind farm and solar array, we need to have an adult conversation about keeping the lights on when renewables can’t.
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