In large part this is because the UK government only owns a small renewable energy company called Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, which is focused on research and innovation and holds a tiny percentage of capacity.
Director of Common Wealth Matthew Laurence said:"Public ownership of renewable power is already widespread in the North Sea - it just benefits other countries.
"It is time we correct that by creating a UK green energy generator: it would roll out clean power infrastructure faster, fairer, and more affordably than the status quo."
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