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03 Jan 20231 minute read

Renewables generate 40 percent of UK electricity

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Renewables generate 40 percent of UK electricity

Renewable energy generated around 40 percent of the UK's electricity in 2022, according to a report from Imperial College London for Drax Electric Insights. 

In 2021, 35 percent of the UK’s electricity came from renewable sources, indicating a 14 percent year-on-year increase. This was achieved thanks to a mix of renewable power sources, which included wind, solar, biomass and hydro.  

ECA continues to highlight the vital role of the electrotechnical sector in the growth of renewable energy sources in the UK. Visit leadingthecharge.eca.co.uk/ to find out more. 

Iain Staffell of Imperial College London, and lead author of the report, said to Sky News that 2022 had been "a year like no other for the energy industry".

"The public are feeling the pain of high gas prices on their energy bills even though renewables are providing the grid with more cheap, green electricity than ever before.

“The lesson from 2022 is that we need to break our addiction to fossil fuels once and for all if we want lower cost and more secure energy supplies. If we had not invested in wind, solar and biomass over the last decade our energy bills would have been even higher, as would the risk of blackouts over winter."

ECA works closely with its Members, industry partners and Government to help Britain transition to Net Zero Carbon. We produce regular guidance notes, technical bulletins, and industry updates to keep Members at the forefront of the Net Zero transition. Learn more here.

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