Wednesday, January 01, 2020

Zero-carbon electricity outstrips fossil fuels in Britain across 2019

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/01/zero-carbon-energy-outstrips-fossil-fuels-in-britain-across-2019

Julia Kollewe
Wed 1 Jan 2020 03.01 EST
Last modified on Wed 1 Jan 2020 06.46 EST

Zero-carbon energy became Britain’s largest electricity source in 2019, delivering nearly half the country’s power and outstripping fossil fuels for the first time.

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National Grid’s latest data shows that wind farms, solar and nuclear energy, alongside energy imported by subsea cables, delivered 48.5% of Britain’s electricity in 2019. This compares to 43% generated by fossil fuels – coal, gas, and other carbon sources such as oil and diesel. The remaining 8.5% was generated by biomass, such as wood pellets.
Where did the electricity form the subsea cables come from?

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