New government statistics have shown that Britain used record levels of green energy in 2013, with 900 new wind turbines built at land and sea, and the annual bill for subsidies reaching around £3bn.
Green power rise
Almost 15% of Britain’s energy was generated from renewable sources in 2013, which is an increase of almost one third from 11.3% in 2012. Wind power produced 9% of British electricity (up from 6% in 2012), with power from onshore wind farms increasing by 40% due to the installation of 646 new wind turbines.
However, despite this rise in use of green power, Britain was still most reliant on energy from coal, with over a third coming from coal-fired power plants. Gas-fired power stations generated 27% of Britain’s electricity, whilst nuclear reactors generated 20%.
Commenting on the governmental statistics, the energy secretary Ed Davey said: “The Government’s investment in renewable energy is paying off.”
“This massive investment in green energy is accelerating, with 2013 a record year, with almost £8 billion invested across range of renewable technologies”
“Having a strong UK renewable sector helps to reduce our foreign imports of energy, improving our energy security, as well as helping us tackle climate change and creating new hi-tech green jobs.”
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