New official statistics have shown that 2015 was a record year for wind energy generation in the UK. According to official figures provided by National Grid, and analysed by the country’s wind and marine renewable energy trade body, RenewableUK, 2015 saw onshore and offshore wind farms supply their largest ever amounts of clean energy to UK homes, businesses, and factories. Specifically, 11% of the UK’s electricity was generated by wind — up fro 9.5% in…
2015 was record year for UK wind energy generation
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