"'Many people won't necessarily realise it, but the UK has made significant progress in shifting away from gas and towards renewables, boosting energy independence in the process.'"
"'The UK was particularly badly hurt by the last gas crisis, because as a country we've been so dependent on gas for both generating electricity and heating homes.'"
"'As the current crisis shows, we're not out of the woods yet, and the grid requires investment, but renewables already are helping to insulate against and gradually unplug from the volatile global oil and gas system.'"
In 2025, 53% of Britain's electricity was generated domestically, marking the highest level in over two decades. This shift is attributed to increased reliance on renewable energy sources such as wind, water, and solar power. The analysis shows a decrease in energy imports, down from 67% in 2013 and 48% in 2024. Experts emphasize the importance of this transition for energy independence, although they caution that further investment in the grid is necessary to ensure stability amid ongoing global energy volatility.
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