Case Study → Renewable & Recyclable Energy - Changing UK Energy Mix (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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% of UK primary energy from oil & natural gas
% of UK primary energy from oil & natural gas
Approx 80%
Main use of petroleum in UK
Main use of petroleum in UK
Transport
Main use of natural gas in UK
Main use of natural gas in UK
Generating electricity
Renewables' contribution to UK energy status
Renewables' contribution to UK energy status
Disappointingly small
UK energy consumption today vs 1970
UK energy consumption today vs 1970
Less consumed despite pop ↑ 6.5m
UK population increase since 1970
UK population increase since 1970
6.5 million
% change in household energy use
% change in household energy use
12% less
% change in industry energy use
% change in industry energy use
60% less
What has offset UK energy savings?
What has offset UK energy savings?
Transport (↑ vehicles & flights)
Energy source UK shifted completely away from
Energy source UK shifted completely away from
Coal (direct use)