Renewable power provides 19% of England’s electricity, but the outlook for the year ahead is “poor”, according to a report by Regen SW.
The report – Renewable energy: A local progress report for England – said the country generates 54,962GWh of renewable energy from 736,998 projects.
However, slow progress in renewable heat means only 5% of total energy consumption in England is met by renewables.
Recent government policy changes have led to slower progress this year and a poor outlook for the year ahead, Regen SW said.
Local factors, such as the amount of sun and wind, electricity grid infrastructure and public support, also impact renewable energy deployment, the organisation said.
The East Riding of Yorkshire leads on the amount of onshore wind due to favourable resource and planning, it said.
Peterborough and Mid-Devon have more than 10% of houses with solar installations as a result of social housing programmes, an engaged population, active community energy groups and trusted local installers.
London is bottom of the table with just 3% of its electricity from renewables, Regen SW said.
Regen SW chief executive Merlin Hyman said: “The uneven take up of renewables across England demonstrates that a transformation in our energy system is not just about decisions in Whitehall and corporate boardrooms.
“Renewable energy projects happen in a place and depend on an enabling local environment and the engagement of local communities.”
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Outlook ‘poor’ for RE in England
Government policy has led to slower progress on renewables says report
By EBS