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Britain’s Clean Power Economy Is Growing Rapidly but Unevenly

Britain’s low‑carbon economy posted a record £77 billion turnover in 2024, a 12% jump and a 90% increase since 2015. Power generation – wind, solar, nuclear and carbon capture – contributed £33.6 billion, roughly 44% of sector revenue, while low‑emission transport surged to £11.6 billion, up over 30% year‑on‑year. Despite these gains, employment fell by about 13,000 jobs to 304,000 FTEs, reflecting a shift toward capital‑intensive activities. Growth remains uneven, with Scotland leading renewable turnover and Northern Ireland posting the fastest job‑growth rate.