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In 2023, renewable energy sources generated 46.6% of the UK's electricity, marking a significant milestone in the nation's shift towards sustainable energy. Wind power was the leading contributor, followed by solar and hydroelectric power. This achievement underscores the UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security.
Ed Miliband, the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Solar Energy UK have reassured the public that solar farms do not pose a threat to national food security. They emphasised the minimal land use by solar farms and highlighted their benefits for farmers and energy production.
The UK government has announced a significant policy shift to double onshore wind energy by 2030. The new policy removes previous restrictions, placing onshore wind on an equal footing with other energy developments in the National Planning Policy Framework. This change aims to enhance energy independence, reduce costs, and support the transition to clean energy.
A new 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been energised in Burwell, Cambridgeshire, significantly boosting the UK's renewable energy capacity. This facility stores excess renewable energy and releases it when demand peaks, enhancing grid stability and supporting the transition to clean energy.
In a major move to enhance the UK's energy independence, the Crown Estate will lease seabed land to facilitate the construction of wind farms. This initiative, backed by £8.3bn in state funding from a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, is part of Labour's plan to accelerate renewable energy projects through the newly launched Great British Energy company.