Surveys show countries are the world’s biggest makers of renewable energy

Norway has the highest share of renewable energy in the world, according to new data from Utility Bidder.

According to a survey, 56% of the country’s total energy consumption comes from renewable energy sources. In contrast, the UK is ranked 20th in the survey, with just 13% of the country’s electricity coming from renewables.

The study measured the consumption of coal, oil and natural gas in each country. We also measured renewable resources such as biofuels, waste, wind, solar and hydropower. All figures are provided by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Norway, Brazil and New Zealand lead

The study showed that Norway, Brazil and New Zealand ranked first, second and third, respectively, and currently lead the world in tariffs for 100% renewable energy.

Studies show that Norway uses more hydropower than anywhere else in the world, and this source accounts for 45% of the country’s electricity supply.

In contrast, Brazil is the leader in terms of biofuels and energy waste. Together, these sources represent 32% of the country’s total energy supply.

Likewise, 42% of New Zealand’s total energy comes from renewable sources, while 25% of its total source comes from wind and solar power alone.

Overall, this study shows how well these world leaders are making good use of natural resources and the climate. For example, Norway’s rugged valleys and rivers provide the best environment for hydropower use, while New Zealand’s consistent westward trajectory makes it ideal for wind power.

On the other hand, it is also clear that there are many countries in the world that depend almost entirely on fossil fuels. For example, Singapore gets 98% of its energy from fossil fuels. Next come Australia (93%) and South Africa (91%).

How can the UK improve?

Overall, the UK was ranked 20th on the list of best performing countries. However, with 13% of energy coming from renewable sources, it is clear that the country needs to do more to challenge the top three.

Fortunately, the government is planning to make the UK a leader in green energy and is expected to have zero emissions in the UK by 2050.

To support this, the government is mainly focusing on offshore wind. By 2030, it is estimated that this energy source will produce enough electricity to power all UK homes. To facilitate this, wind farms will be built deeper in the North Sea.

Currently, the UK has the largest offshore wind farm capacity in the world, with around 10 GW operating offshore.

How consumers can help

The government’s plans to use offshore wind will undoubtedly help make the country’s energy system cleaner, but customers today want to ensure that the energy they use at home is green and renewable. You can take action.

Today, many of the best energy providers in the country offer 100% renewable electricity as standard. Plus, on top of that, deals like these from vendors like light bulbs and octopuses are usually one of the cheapest around.

If you are not sure if your current tariffs offer green power, you can contact your supplier and ask them to switch to one of the green tariffs. If not, or if you’re worried about the cost, do an energy comparison online.

By providing some basic details about your home and your energy use, you will be able to see the best energy deals available in your area. This can be followed by filtering the results to show only 100% renewable electricity loads. The switching process only takes a few minutes and saves hundreds of dollars.