UK renewable energy share reached a record 31.7% in Q2

UK government figures show that the share of renewable energy generation reached a record 31.
7%
in the second quarter of 2018.

UK renewable energy share reached a record 31.
7% in Q2

This is an increase
from 30.
6% in the same quarter of 2017.
The increased share is the result of
increased capacity and lower overall power generation.

While up 3% year-on-year to 24.
3 TWh, renewable energy generation was 14%
below the previous quarter's record of 28.
2 TWh.

Onshore wind power generation fell 12% year-on-year to 5.
5 TWh, while offshore wind power increased 19% to 4.
8 TWh, but was still 40%
lower than in the previous quarter at stronger wind speeds.
Solar power generation increased by 0.
9% to 4.
6 TWh, and bioenergy generation increased by 8.
8% to 8.
5 TWh
.

At the end of the second quarter, the UK's renewable energy capacity was 42.
2 GW, up 10% from the same period last year, with an increase
in offshore wind capacity.
Onshore wind and solar PV both account for about 31% of total renewable energy, and offshore wind 19%.

In Scotland, renewable energy generation grew by 8% year-on-year to around 10.
3 GW
.

"Last year, Scotland was able to meet the equivalent of 69% of our renewable electricity demand and we will ensure that the right strategic decisions are made to further support Scotland's renewable energy development
.
" Paul Wheelhouse, the UK's Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands, said
.

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