Offshore wind was the most energy efficient source out of all renewable energies used in the United Kingdom in 2023. In that year, it had a load factor of 43.6 percent. By comparison, the load factor of landfill gas amounted to 32.2 percent in 2023. Generally, solar photovoltaic had the lowest utilization rate.
Average load factor of renewable energies in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, by source
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