Solar and wind have seen significant growth in the UK. In the first quarter of 2023, 42% of the UK''s electricity came from renewable energy, with 33% coming from fossil fuels like gas and coal.
UK government energy policy aims to play a key role in limiting greenhouse gas emissions, whilst meeting energy demand. Shifting availabilities of resources and development of technologies also change the country''s energy mix through changes in
UK should consider wider range of nuclear power options, says top official. Great British Nuclear''s chair says reactor technologies other than French design should be looked at for ''at least
UK energy in brief 2022. Summary of some of the key developments in the UK energy system: how energy is produced and used and the way in which energy use influences greenhouse gas
The government has published its long-awaited strategy for increasing the UK''s energy independence. The blueprint aims to move away from Russian oil and gas, and boost renewable energy
UK government confirms historic decision to back Sizewell C''s development, set to generate reliable, clean electricity for 6 million UK homes, and deliver thousands of high-value jobs in
Energy system of United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has been an early player in the energy transition, being among the first countries to set a net zero target by 2050 and to put in place carbon budgets. UK emissions have already fallen by around 50% since 1990, indicating a strong start.
UK Energy. Energy is essential to our everyday lives, and the industry is undergoing an exciting and rapid transformation to meet growing electricity demand, cut carbon emissions and ensure security of supply.
In 2022 - the most recent full year for which data is available - the majority of the primary energy consumed within the UK (78.4%) came from coal, oil and gas, known as fossil fuels.
Summary of some of the key annual statistics in the UK energy system: how energy is produced and used and the way in which energy use influences greenhouse gas emissions; combined heat and