Carbon - UK Energy Mix Flashcards
1
Q
How did the UK’s energy mix shift in the late 1900s?
A
60s - Reliant on domestic coal
80/90s - North Sea oil + gas discovery
2
Q
Which fuels dominate UK energy consumption?
A
Gas - 39.3%
Oil - 36%
3
Q
How has the importance of coal changed since 1990?
A
40% decrease
4
Q
Why has UK import reliance increased?
A
North Sea depletion
Reduced domestic coal production
5
Q
How has UK energy consumption changed since 1990?
A
12% household reduction
60% industrial reduction
6
Q
What is the UK’s goal regarding renewables?
A
Increase offshore wind capacity 5x by 2030
Increase solar capacity 5x by 2035
