How does the UK compare?
According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2020, renewables accounted for 43.8 per cent of the electricity generation mix in the UK, a significant increase from 5.8 per cent in 2005. Still, the UK lags behind. In 2020, renewables made up 68.5 per cent of electricity generation in Norway, 59.5 per cent in Sweden, 57.5 per cent in Austria, and 50.7 per cent in Portugal.
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