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Meeting Energy Demand

a number of energy sectors supply the UK

Find out more about the wide range of energy sectors and the different technologies that will help us meet our carbon emission reduction targets

Bio-energy

Renewable fuels, materials and products can be derived from a wide range of crops and biomass

Coal

Coal remains part of the UK's energy mix providng 14.2% of total UK energy supply  

Combined Heat and Power

CHP captures and uses the heat that is a by-product of the electricity generation process

District Heating

District heating provides 1-2% of the UK’s heat demand with the potential to supply up to 14%

Geothermal

Several areas across the UK have good potential for deep geothermal exploitation

Hydroelectricity

The total hydroelectric installed capacity in the UK in 2010 was approximately 1650 megawatts...

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

Hydrogen and fuel cells offer the potential for low, and ultimately zero, CO2 emissions

Microgeneration

Solar PV, micro wind turbines, air source heat pumps, micro-hydro ...

Nuclear

Nuclear power provides 18% of the electricity consumed in the UK

Oil and Gas

UK oil and gas currently supplies around 60% of UK energy needs

Wave and tidal

The UK is one of the leading centres for research and development in marine energy technology

Wind

Onshore and offshore wind will help us meet our renewable energy targets

  1. Bio-energy

     

  2. Coal

     

  3. Combined Heat and Power

     

  4. District Heating

     

  5. Geothermal

     

  6. Hydroelectricity

     

  7. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

     

  8. Microgeneration

     

  9. Nuclear

     

  10. Oil and Gas

     

  11. Wave and tidal

     

  12. Wind

     
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  • Consents and planning

    DECC continues to administer the remaining applications under the provisions of S36 and S37 of the Electricity Act 1989 from developers seeking consent to build national energy infrastructure projects, including power stations, onshore and offshore renewables and overhead power lines.

  • Energy statement

    The first Annual Energy Statement was delivered to Parliament on 27 June 2010. It aims to provide market direction, set strategic energy policy and help guide investment.

  • Energy security

    A vital part of DECC’s work is to ensure the UK’s energy supplies are:

    • the right quality
    • reliable  
    • secure
    • future-proof

  • International energy

    Against the backdrop of declining oil and gas reserves and production, international issues form an important part of energy matters in the UK.

 

 

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