The line graph illustrates the statistics of energy utilization in the UK from 1978 to 2011 and also shows predictions until 2038. From an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that fuel consumption for petrol, oil, coal, and natural gas surged considerably and is projected to continue increasing until 2038. However, the utilization of energy sources such as nuclear, solar, wind, and hydropower has increased only slightly so far and is expected to show a minimal rise in the future.
Initially, in 1978, non-renewable fuels such as petrol and oil were used in the highest quantity, at 35 quadrillion units. This figure fluctuated until 1993, followed by an upward trend, and is estimated to reach about 50 quadrillion units in the future. On the other hand, in 1978, coal and natural gas usage was at a moderate level, at 20 and 15 quadrillion units respectively. After this year, the usage of these energy sources showed some fluctuations; however, after 2011, natural gas consumption is predicted to remain stable, while coal consumption is expected to increase moderately.
Nuclear, solar, wind, and hydropower were used in minimal amounts, at about 4 quadrillion units in 1978. The usage of nuclear and solar energy is predicted to increase gradually, whereas hydropower is expected to remain the same after slight fluctuations.