The government has revealed that, so far this financial year, companies have announcement plans for almost £2.5billion worth of investment in renewable energy projects in the UK, with the potential to create almost 12,000 jobs across the country.
The report also shows that in 2010 3.3% of energy consumed was generate by renewable sources, an increase on 2008 of 46%. The UK has agreed to an EU target of 15% by 2020.