The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of energy consumption from various sources in the UK in the years 2000 and 2010.
Overall, gas and coal were the dominant sources of energy in both years, while the use of solar energy and other sources increased significantly over the decade. Notably, petrol consumption saw a substantial decline by 2010.
In 2000, gas and coal accounted for nearly equal shares of energy usage, at 29.5% and 30% respectively. Petrol was also a major source, contributing 29%, while solar and other sources made up the smallest proportions at 6.5% and 5% respectively.
By 2010, gas remained the leading energy source, slightly increasing to 30.5%. Coal’s share dropped slightly to 26%, and petrol experienced a notable decline, falling to 20%. In contrast, solar energy use rose from 6.5% to 10%, and energy from other sources almost doubled from 5% to 9%.
In summary, while traditional energy sources like gas and coal remained prevalent, there was a clear shift toward alternative energy sources such as solar and others over the ten-year period.