The chart illustrates the percentage of energy produced from six different sources in the UK in 1990 and 2020.
Overall, it is clear that coal, oil, and other minor sources experienced a decline, while renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power increased over the 30-year period. Notably, renewable energy became the largest contributor by 2020.
In 1990, coal accounted for 38% of energy production, making it the primary source, but its share fell sharply to 12% in 2020. In contrast, renewable energy rose from 8% to 30%, overtaking all other sources. Natural gas also increased slightly from 22% to 28%, while nuclear power rose moderately from 15% to 20%.
Oil production declined from 10% to 7%, and other sources, which produced the least energy in 1990 at 7%, fell slightly to 3% by 2020.
In conclusion, over the three decades, the UK’s energy production shifted from traditional fossil fuels like coal and oil towards renewable and cleaner energy sources, reflecting a significant change in the energy mix.
