Annual review of the UK''s electricity sector, with data provided on generation, fuel used, power station capacity and demand by detailed sector splits.
Live and historical GB National Grid electricity data, showing generation, demand and carbon emissions and UK generation sites mapping with API subscription service.
UK Electricity Generation Sources Breakdown: As of 2024, the most recent data from the National Grid (released in 2022) indicated that zero carbon sources generated around 50% of the electricity produced in the UK; this has increased from a meagre 20% back in 2010.
Share of cars currently in use that are electric. Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Share of electricity generated by low-carbon sources. Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear. Share of electricity production by source Individual sources.
The bar chart shows how electricity demand in Britain is being met right now by different sources. The dials show each source''s generation relative to its own historic minimum and maximum; so for example a half-full dial indicates that a source is generating halfway between its minimum and maximum values.
Shows the live status of Great Britain''s electric power transmission network.
This chart shows the total generation by source and comes from Great Britain''s monthly electricity stats, which we produce. Over the last 12 months gas has continued to play an important role in providing most of the electricity used across Great Britain, but there have been significant changes across other technologies over 2022.
An overview of the trends in the UK''s electricity sector identified for the previous quarter, focusing on: electricity generation by fuel type; shares of electricity generation by fuel type
Zero-carbon power sources in Britain''s electricity mix outperformed traditional fossil fuel generation in 2023 by providing 51% of the electricity used, compared to 32% from gas and 1% from coal. A maximum zero carbon record of
The United Kingdom''s electricity generation was dominated by renewable energy sources for the first time in history in 2023, making it the greenest year on record.