This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix |
| Indicator |
Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption |
| Organisation |
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
| Contact email |
renewablesstatistics@beis.gov.uk |
| Definition and concepts |
A megawatt hour (Mwh) is equal to 1,000 Kilowatt hours (Kwh). It is equal to 1,000 kilowatts of electricity used continuously for one hour. It is about equivalent to the amount of electricity used by about 330 homes during one hour. |
| Unit of measure |
MWh |
| Data sources | |
| Data compilers |
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
| Data last updated | 2022-07-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |