UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
23499 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
23030 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
2606 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
2137 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Gas
10214 MW
44.4%
Wind
6508 MW
28.3%
Nuclear
3468 MW
15.1%
Biomass
2678 MW
11.6%
Hydro
214 MW
0.9%
Other (inc. Battery)
125 MW
0.5%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Gas | 10214 | 44.4% | Gas (CCGT): 10214 MW |
Wind | 6508 | 28.3% | Transmission Wind: 5367 MW Embedded Wind: 1141 MW |
Nuclear | 3468 | 15.1% | — |
Biomass | 2678 | 11.6% | — |
Hydro | 214 | 0.9% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 125 | 0.5% | — |
Current Insights
Gas is currently providing 44% of generation.
Primary Source: Gas (44.4%)
Wind Power: 28.3%
Renewables: 40.8%