Wind Energy: Driving Factor of British Energy System

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RenewableUK is highlighting new energy statistics released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

The Government’s latest Energy Trends report shows 35.5% of the UK’s electricity was generated by renewables in the second quarter of the year, up 3.5% from the same period last year.  The report notes that “wind generation that was the driving factor” as onshore wind generation increased by 13% while “the increase was even more dramatic for offshore wind” which was 25% higher than the same quarter in 2018. Wind generated 44% of renewable electricity in Q2... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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