renewable energy

“In many cases and for many countries, renewable energy is already the cheapest and the economically sane option for producing energy,” said Prof Joeri Rogelj of Imperial College London.

Trump has pledged to increase production of US fossil fuels rather than investing in renewable energy sources such as wind power - a goal Wright will be instrumental in driving.

Demand is expected to continue its downward trajectory in the coming years as California increases its utilization of renewable energy sources.

They are also an important component of our transition to renewable energy, as they are used to store excess solar and wind energy and send it back into the power grid on demand.

Ministers spoke of domestic energy production as critical for keeping bills down; helping to ensure the nation's energy security; generating taxes; and for assisting with the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.