electricity consumption

Wind generated a record 28.7% of the UK’s electricity needs in 2023. Image: NTR.

April 2, 2024

Wind generates record 28.7% of UK electricity needs in 2023 as energy consumption and production drop

Statistics released in the government’s latest Energy Trends report show that wind generated a record 28.7% of the UK’s electricity needs in 2023.

SSE's Beatrice offshore wind farm. Image: SSE.

January 6, 2022

Scotland's electricity consumption falls 1.4% short of 100% renewable target

Final figures released by the Scottish government show that the country just missed out on reaching its goal of 100% of its energy consumption being from renewables by 2020.

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