UK-Renewable-Energy-Adoption-Analysis

Objective: The project aims to provide a detailed analysis of renewable energy adoption patterns across the United Kingdom, focusing on understanding the distribution and influencing factors of various renewable energy sources.

Key Components:

  • Data Analysis Objective: Investigate the spread of renewable energy sources in the UK, delve into the interplay between energy capacity, technology types, and geographical locations, and offer insights into future trends in the UK’s renewable energy sector.
  • Dataset Utilization: The study is based on a comprehensive dataset encompassing information on renewable power plants in the UK, covering aspects such as location, capacity, and technology.
  • Methodological Approach:
    • Data Preprocessing: Involves cleaning, structuring, and transforming the data for analysis.
    • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Visualizing data to comprehend distributions and fundamental relationships.
    • Statistical Analysis: Employing linear regression to examine factors affecting electrical capacity.
    • Cluster Analysis: Conducting K-means clustering to discern patterns based on plant characteristics and location.
    • Geographical Analysis: Using Leaflet for interactive mapping, showcasing the spatial distribution of renewable energy plants.

Key Findings:

  • Identified four distinct clusters of renewable energy plants, characterized by their geographic distribution, capacity, and technology:
    • Cluster 1 (Orange): Specialized installations in diverse locations, indicative of niche energy solutions.
    • Cluster 2 (Light Green): Common technologies like wind and solar in areas with favorable conditions, reflecting policy support and high demand.
    • Cluster 3 (Light Blue): A mix of moderately common technologies, possibly signifying community-based or experimental projects.
    • Cluster 4 (Purple): Emerging or less prevalent technologies in varied regions.
  • These findings illuminate the dynamics of technology choice, regional policies, and environmental factors in shaping the UK’s renewable energy scenario.

Explore More: For a detailed look at the analysis and methodology, visit the project on GitHub: UK Renewable Energy Adoption Analysis