how much of the uks energy is renewable
Renewable energy in the United Kingdom From the mid-1990s renewable energy began to contribute to the electricity generated in the United Kingdom, adding to a small hydroelectricity generating capacity. The total of all renewable electricity sources provided for 14.9% of the electricity generated in the United Kingdom in 2013,[4] reaching 53.7 TWh of electricity generated. In the second quarter of 2015, renewable electricity generation exceeded 25% and coal generation for the first time.[5] As of 2nd quarter 2017, renewables generated 29.8% of the UK's electricity.[6]