Reports show wind powers over a quarter of UK homes in 2014

RenewableUK has drawn attention to figures that show potential and growth within the renewable generation sector.

The Chief Executive for RenewableUK Maf Smith says “It’s great to start 2015 with some good news about the massive quantities of clean electricity we’re now generating from wind, with new records being set month after month, quarter after quarter, and years on year, as we increase our capacity to harness one of Britain’s best natural resources.”

Last year, wind generated enough electricity for more than 6.7 million UK households which is equivalent to roughly 25% of homes. The total of 28.1 terawatt from wind power that was generated represented a 15 per cent increase from last year.

Overall, wind farms feeding into the grid as well as smaller sites connected to local networks provided 9.3 per cent of the UK’s energy needs in comparison to results of 7.8% in 2013.

Maf Smith added, “We’re now in general election year so we know that the political temperature is set to carry on rising over the next few months. The cost of energy has become an important political issue, so now would be a good time for voters, prospective parliamentary candidates and MPs to take account of the fact that onshore wind is the cheapest form of renewable energy we have at our fingertips.

He continues, “So if we’re serious about cutting bills, and securing an indigenous supply of clean power, all parties need to support it in the months ahead.”

The month of December proved to be a record month of wind energy supplying 14 per cent of all UK electricity.