UK Renewable Energy Market

Question 1

What percentage of the UK’s electricity was generated from renewables in 2023?

Answer 1

Approximately 47.3% of the UK’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2023.

Question 2

What is the largest source of renewable energy in the UK?

Answer 2

Wind power is the largest source, accounting for around 28% of the UK’s total electricity generation in 2023.

Question 3

How many people are employed in the UK’s low-carbon and renewable energy economy?

Answer 3

As of 2023, over 250,000 people are employed in the UK’s low-carbon and renewable energy economy.

Question 4

How much was invested in renewable energy projects in the UK in 2023?

Answer 4

Investment reached approximately £13 billion in UK renewable energy projects in 2023.

Question 5

What is the UK government’s target for net-zero carbon emissions?

Answer 5

The UK aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Question 6

How much of the UK’s renewable electricity comes from offshore wind?

Answer 6

Offshore wind accounted for around 17% of the UK’s electricity generation in 2023.