Facts about Green Energy
- 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.