What you mean it won't generate enough to run a nation. Wales in the 5th largest energy (electricity) producer in the world. We generate approx double of what we consume.
Wales is the 5th in the world. It uses approx half of what it produces. Whilst put in with the rest of the UK the figure dilutes as England (for example) uses far more than it produces. Alot of wales electricity is used by England, so is the water from our reservoirs.
Ok, thank you for the link but that doesn't back you up.
The claim it makes is that Wales is the fifth largest exporter, not the fifth largest producer.
However, the figure of around 15Twh exported shows it not to be even close to the fifth largest exporter. Could they have meant per capita maybe?
The UK govt could state more people live in Wales than any other country in the world but would you accept it?
Just Google the largest energy exporters in the world and you will see over five countries export more energy than Wales even produces IN TOTAL, so regardless of what the govt website says how can Wales export more than it actually produces?
So by your what your saying if it was based on total, not excess, wales would be higher on the list?
My mother only makes excellent cakes because I bought the ingredients 🙄. Wales generates so much electricity due to the landscape. We have alot of mountains that are perfect for wind turbines. Wales has lots of natural resources which have been exploited by our neighbouring country for years (eg iron, coal, slate).
What always confuses me though is although we are one of the world's top exporters of electricity, we pay on average more for our electricity and standing charges than England. Some of us in wales pay higher charges than London!!!
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u/Satanic-nic Sep 15 '26
What you mean it won't generate enough to run a nation. Wales in the 5th largest energy (electricity) producer in the world. We generate approx double of what we consume.