8.2 Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy
Observations
In 2018, businesses active in the UK low carbon and renewable energy economy generated £46.7 billion in turnover, with employment of 224,800.
Indicator 8.2.1 – Turnover
Annual estimates of low carbon and renewable energy economy turnover in the UK and constituent countries.
Metric 8.2.1a — Low Carbon and Renewable Energy economy turnover, UK, 2014–2018 (£ thousand)
Source: ONS
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Indicator 8.2.2 – Employment
Annual estimates of low carbon and renewable energy economy employment in the UK and constituent countries.
Metric 8.2.2a — Low Carbon and Renewable Energy economy employment, UK, 2014-2018 (FTE)
Source: ONS
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Indicator 8.2.3 – Exports
Estimates for exports are derived using data from a variety of sources depending on the activity in question, sources include HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) trade data, International Trade in Services Survey (ITIS) estimates and national accounts supply and use tables. Data are for the UK and constituent countries.
Metric 8.2.3a — Low Carbon and Renewable Energy economy exports, UK, 2014-2018 (£ thousand)
Source: ONS
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