{"id":54297,"date":"2025-01-08T11:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=54297"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:45:10","slug":"uk-renewable-energy-hits-record-highs-which-regions-lead-the-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-renewable-energy-hits-record-highs-which-regions-lead-the-charge\/54297\/","title":{"rendered":"UK renewable energy hits record highs: Which regions lead the charge?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A record 45% of electricity was generated from renewable sources<\/a>, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey toward sustainability. Over the past decade, carbon emissions have plummeted, with emissions per unit falling by two-thirds, from 150 million tonnes of CO\u2082 in 2014 to under 40 million tonnes in 2024.<\/p>\n But which regions are leading the UK renewable energy revolution? A new analysis by Confused.com Energy<\/a> has unveiled which parts of the UK are spearheading the transition to clean energy.<\/p>\n Scotland leads the UK renewable energy potential, scoring an impressive 7.6\/10. With a robust onshore wind capacity factor of 37.3%, second only to Northern Ireland, Scotland generates over 11GW of wind power, representing 39% of the UK’s total capacity<\/a>.<\/p>\n While solar power plays a smaller role, with systems running at just 16% efficiency, Scotland’s overall renewable achievements are staggering.<\/p>\n In 2022, the nation hit a major milestone by generating 113% of its electricity needs from renewables<\/a> \u2013 producing more green energy than it consumed.<\/p>\n Yorkshire and the Humber secured second place with a renewable energy score of 7.58\/10. The region benefits from an average wind speed of 5.83 m\/s and a wind energy<\/a> output of 32.3%, projected to soar to 56.1% by 2040.<\/p>\n Hull City Council’s approval of a \u00a3200m Yorkshire Energy Park highlights the region’s commitment to clean energy investment.<\/p>\n In addition to wind, Yorkshire boasts a 221% year-on-year increase in solar installations and enjoys an average monthly solar radiation of 220.67 W\/m\u00b2. These factors make it a significant contributor to the UK renewable energy landscape.<\/p>\n Ranking third with a score of 7.32\/10, the East of England is a solar energy frontrunner. The region enjoys an average monthly solar radiation of 240.85 W\/m\u00b2, enabling its solar systems to operate at 18.1% capacity \u2013 the second-highest efficiency in the UK.<\/p>\nScotland: The renewable energy powerhouse<\/h3>\n
Yorkshire and the Humber: A rising star<\/h3>\n
East of England: Solar energy hotspot<\/h3>\n