This statistic shows the United Kingdom's projected net generation capacity of hydro power, from 2015 to 2050. The projections form part of the EU Reference Scenario 2016, providing a framework by which energy and environment policy can be assessed.
The projected net generation capacity of hydropower of member states of the United Kingdom increases over this period, reaching a capacity of 1,818 megawatts by 2050.
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European Commission. (November 9, 2016). Net generation capacity of hydro power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2050 (in MW*) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/749495/net-generation-capacity-hydro-energy-uk/
European Commission. "Net generation capacity of hydro power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2050 (in MW*)." Chart. November 9, 2016. Statista. Accessed April 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/749495/net-generation-capacity-hydro-energy-uk/
European Commission. (2016). Net generation capacity of hydro power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2050 (in MW*). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/749495/net-generation-capacity-hydro-energy-uk/
European Commission. "Net Generation Capacity of Hydro Power in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2015 to 2050 (in Mw*)." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Nov 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/749495/net-generation-capacity-hydro-energy-uk/
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Net generation capacity of hydro power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2050 (in MW*) [Graph], European Commission, November 9, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/749495/net-generation-capacity-hydro-energy-uk/
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