UK chancellor has launched consultation to classify nuclear as ‘environmentally sustainable’
Author: Alex Lawson
Wind-powered electricity rose to 26.8% of 2022 usage while gas-fired power, at 38.5%, continued growth as largest single source
New record also set for share of electricity on the grid coming from renewables and nuclear, which supplied 87.2% of total power
New record also set for share of electricity on the grid coming from renewables and nuclear, which supplied 87.2% of total power
As war drives up fossil fuel prices and profits, new technologies show a way forward for the generators in 2023
New data shows 2.2% of all new UK jobs are classified as ‘green’ – but one third of roles are in London and the south-east