UK sees record-breaking year for renewable energy

Wind, solar, biomass and hydro power generated 40 per cent of country’s electricity in 2022

The UK saw more electricity generated by renewable energy sources like solar power in 2022 than ever before (Getty Images/ iStock)

The UK saw a record amount of its electricity generated from renewable energy sources in 2022, according to new figures.

Researchers from Imperial College London found wind, solar, biomass and hydro power accounted for 40 per cent of the country’s electricity this year – up from 35 per cent in 2021.

Despite this increase in clean energy output, the report commissioned by Drax Electric Insights also found that the share of fossil fuel energy production has also risen.