Wind, Britain's main source of electricity - Makes up 29% of total generation. Gas, at the lowest level of the decade
The UK's wind turbines have overtaken gas plants for the first time as the country's number one source of electricity, although they are still a long way from ambitious targets for a clean grid by 2030. Wind represented 29% of generation of the country last year, with gas shrinking to just a quarter, according to data from the National Energy System Operator.
The UK plans a major increase in wind power in the coming years to triple today's offshore capacity, with the hope that renewables will provide the vast majority of generation by the start of the next decade.
The last time gas made up such a small share of the country's output was in 2013, when coal dominated the system and renewables operated at much lower levels. But regardless of the timeline, more wind and less gas don't necessarily lead to lower energy prices.
The government's plans for the country's energy future include a relatively stable amount of gas capacity. The dependence of wind on atmospheric conditions requires a backup supply. Using gas plants for less time, but still needed as backup, can sometimes lead to more expensive energy prices.
The government aims for offshore wind capacity to more than triple to 50 gigawatts by 2030. This is creating more and more congestion on the grid, with wind areas reducing production because the power cannot be transported in the countries that need it most.
Another change last year showed electricity imports overtaking nuclear generation as the third largest source. The UK has returned to imports from Europe after the country's last gas plant closed. The government also promised to lower bills for consumers, in part by relying less on imports and more on domestic renewables.
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