This paper presented the survey result of the study tour and technical training for management and development of renewable energy technology in the United Kingdom by the mission of the Ministry of Agriculture of China. The content of the survey involved： the general introduction of renewable energy in UK; investment and financing of renewable energy in UK and Sino — British cooperation; the development of British re-newable energy as well as the typical cases of demonstration projects. The paper offered some suggestions for the future of research and development of renewable energy of China. Some academic issues on the study of the field of renewable energy in UK and other European Union (EU) countries are also discussed.