The UK imports a lot of it’s energy, they don’t generate all they need. Only in 2022 they net exported, other years they net imported with a huge rise the past 2 years.
Well, appliances and electronics are generally getting more energy efficient.
In most places, electricity is generated and sent straight into the power grid for consumption; no batteries. The power draw is monitored and generators get turned on or off depending on the demand.
We’re generating less energy now? That’s interesting. Are we also consuming less energy?
The UK imports a lot of it’s energy, they don’t generate all they need. Only in 2022 they net exported, other years they net imported with a huge rise the past 2 years.
Well, appliances and electronics are generally getting more energy efficient.
In most places, electricity is generated and sent straight into the power grid for consumption; no batteries. The power draw is monitored and generators get turned on or off depending on the demand.
True, but the US population has grown 20% in the last 25 years, so it’s remarkable and great that we’ve been able to reduce our energy usage while growing the population.
UK, not US.