As the UK continues to work towards the goal of ‘net zero’ in the coming decades, efforts are being made to ensure sustainable renewable energy is prepared to take the weight of energy demand.
Energy usage within the country has felt the pinch in light of lockdown. Thankfully, survey results from Utility Trade Group suggest that many hope that there will be a renewed focus by the government on environmental policy:
This follows a global survey that was conducted on whether or not economic efforts should be prioritised to prevent climate change:
Thanks to advances in technology, the UK has been able to hit its longest coal-free period since pre-industrial times, as solar energy has been able to provide a significant amount – more than 11% of the energy demand within the UK, since April 10th.
Unfortunately, there has been a stall in solar growth due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, as projects grind to a halt whilst the lockdown continues – initial data suggests a 290MW growth, although a new forecast suggests that may fall to 200MW. Hopes remain high that demand will pick back up again once lockdowns end, especially with longer and brighter summers.
Over the coming months, data will start to correlate further still, on just how much climate change has been impacted by global lockdown measures. Whilst solar PV has seen a sustained increase, consumers and energy enthusiast will hope that this trend is one that continues.
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