According to the National Grid, Great Britain produced a record amount of wind- powered electricity.
Fossil fuels gas and coal produced the second highest amount of electricity after 2020.
Replacing fossil fuels with green power is the best way to deal with climate change.
Wind and solar are cheaper than fossil fuels and should lead to cheaper bills in the long run.
The effects of global warming are already being felt in the UK, which last year recorded its hottest year on record.
The National Grid Electricity System Operator said that gas was the most important source of electricity last year.
The majority of electricity came from renewable and nuclear power.
More than 70% of electricity was generated by wind on a single day in November. For a year, that power will heat 1700 homes.
On December 30th, 20.918GW was generated by wind turbine.
In February, May, October, November and December, more than half of the electricity came from renewable sources.
Coal's use continued to decline. It generated less than 1% of electricity in the year 2022.
More of Great Britain's electricity will come from renewable sources as the country builds more capacity.
There is a good record with offshore wind in the UK. The head of energy at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said that the industry is very attractive.
She claims the UK has missed some tricks. Since 2015, the country's capacity to increase wind power has been limited.
She said that the old-fashioned energy grid needed investment to maximize the opportunity that wind and solar offer.
The government has promised to invest in fossil fuels.
The first new UK coal mine in 30 years was approved last year. There is a new licensing round for companies to explore for oil and gas.
Russia has been an important supplier of gas to Europe, and sanctions imposed on Russia by the US led to a decrease in supplies.
The US, Germany and Spain increased their renewable capacity.
All Rights Reserved © 2024
