In 2020, the proportion of renewable energy in the British power system will reach a record high, achieving the "cleanest power generation" ever and the longest coal free power generation since the industrial revolution.

The UK's climate target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, which requires a substantial increase in renewable energy generation in the UK. Data show that in 2020, the proportion of renewable energy power generation in the UK will increase significantly. In August, the highest proportion of wind power generation in the UK was 60%, while in May, the proportion of solar power generation reached a record high of 1 / 3.

"Coal free power generation and zero carbon emission of power industry are the key factors. In addition, the decline of domestic power demand during the anti epidemic blockade period will also contribute to the increase of clean energy power generation." Reuters quoted national grid as saying.

In 2020, novel coronavirus pneumonia affected the demand for electricity and civilian electricity. In 2020, the UK will generate more than 5147 hours of electricity without coal, far more than 3666 hours in 2019, according to national grid.

Last year, Britain's coal-fired system generated 1.6% of the country's electricity, down from 25% five years ago. The UK plans to close all coal-fired power plants by 2024 as part of its goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2050.

Source: China Environment News