How much of the UK’s energy is renewable?
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With the UK aiming to reach net zero by 2050, a crucial part of the strategy is to transition to an electricity system with 100% zero-carbon generation and much of this is expected to come from renewable energy.
Renewable energy is already part of our electricity mix (the different energy sources that make up our electricity supply), but how much are we using currently, and how much more will we need in order to reach net zero?
Why is renewable energy important?
Clean power generation is front-and-centre of the UK’s strategy to reach net zero by 2050, with the government setting energy providers a target for all electricity to come from 100% zero-carbon generation by 2035.
Burning fossil fuels to create electricity has long been a major contributor in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into our atmosphere. As renewable energy sources emit low or no carbon emissions, they are considered vital in the race to tackle climate change.
What renewables are used to generate electricity...
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