Facts about Green Energy

22/05/2023
  • One offshore wind turbine can generate enough electricity to power up to 1,300 small offices in a year. 
  • Solar power isn't just a daytime thing. Power from the sun's rays can be stored in molten salt and used at night too. 
  • Solar power is the most abundant energy source on Earth. There's enough solar energy hitting the Earth every hour to meet all of humanity's power needs for an entire year. 

  • The smart meter initiative is predicted to save £1.4 billion in energy savings by 2030 for non-domestic customers. 

  •  46% of business energy is consumed outside of 8am-6pm which highlights a need for improved energy efficiency such as ensuring computers are turned off. 
  • Renewable Energy creates 5 times more jobs than fossil fuels. 

  • Solar power is the most abundant energy source on Earth. There's enough solar energy hitting the Earth every hour to meet all of humanity's power needs for an entire year. 

  • Romans were the very first to use geothermal energy to heat their homes, with warm air moving under floors and inside walls.