General Article How much of the UK’s energy is renewable?

Topic Selected: Energy Book Volume: 413

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?

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