Renewables Provided a Record 37.1% of the UK’s Electricity in 2020

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The latest annual report on energy generation in the UK highlights the record-breaking performance of renewables throughout 2019, with wind power playing a major role.

The Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) published today by the Department for Business, Industry and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), confirms that renewables provided a record 37.1% of the UK’s electricity last year, up from 33.1% in 2018. BEIS noted that 2019 was the first year in which renewables accounted for more than one third of total electricity generation, mainly due to increased onshore and offshore wind capacity. Wind alone generated a record 20% of UK electricity last year (10% from onshore wind and 10%... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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