Hydroelectric Power
Lords · Question HL4350 · Tabled 22 Jan 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of the hydroelectric output in Great Britain is generated in (1) England, (2) Wales, and (3) Scotland.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, 5 Feb 2025
Hydroelectric power accounts for 2% of the UK’s electricity generation. A majority of hydroelectric output is generated in Scotland. In 2023, annual figures show that: 3% of hydroelectricity was generated in England*7% of hydroelectricity was generated in...