2024 has become a landmark year for the energy sector in the UK and Germany. Both countries have achieved record levels of electricity generation from renewable sources such as wind and solar.
This breakthrough demonstrates the serious efforts of these countries to combat climate change and ensure energy independence, writes Phys.org.
In Germany, the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation reached 59%, which is a new record. Particularly impressive is the growth of wind power, which has become the main source of electricity in the country. At the same time, Germany completely abandoned nuclear energy.
The UK is also showing impressive results. The share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation has reached 45%. The country became the first G7 member to completely abandon coal for electricity generation.
Despite the significant successes, both countries face certain challenges. In Germany, electricity prices are rising due to increasing demand and the need to modernize the power system. The UK also continues to struggle with high electricity costs, especially in the winter.
However, despite the difficulties, both countries continue to invest in the development of renewable energy sources. This allows them not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to strengthen energy security.
The successes of the UK and Germany in the renewable energy sector demonstrate that the transition to clean energy is possible and economically viable. This example inspires other countries to accelerate their efforts to combat climate change.
The future of energy looks increasingly promising. Technological advances and the decline in the cost of renewable energy sources are opening up new opportunities for creating a more sustainable and ecologically clean energy system.