UK's Renewable Energy Figures Stay High During Pandemic

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New figures released yesterday by the Government show a record increase in renewable energy generation in the first half of this year, providing 46% of the UK’s power needs. Wind alone generated 26% of Britain’ electricity in the first half of this year, with 14% coming from offshore wind (21 terawatt hours) and 12% from onshore (18.9TWh).

Yesterday’s “Energy Trends” report published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) show renewables provided 45% of Great Britain’s electricity between April and June up from 36% in Q2 2019. The report states while overall demand was lower in Q2 due to the effects of Covid, renewable generation increased... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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