UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
28801 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
25477 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
3843 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
519 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Wind
15865 MW
62.3%
Gas
4268 MW
16.8%
Nuclear
3913 MW
15.4%
Biomass
1343 MW
5.3%
Hydro
443 MW
1.7%
Other (inc. Battery)
187 MW
0.7%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Wind | 15865 | 62.3% | Transmission Wind: 13524 MW Embedded Wind: 2341 MW |
Gas | 4268 | 16.8% | Gas (CCGT): 4262 MW Gas (OCGT): 6 MW |
Nuclear | 3913 | 15.4% | — |
Biomass | 1343 | 5.3% | — |
Hydro | 443 | 1.7% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 187 | 0.7% | — |
Current Insights
Wind is currently providing 62% of generation, with wind contributing 62% - the highest this week.
Primary Source: Wind (62.3%)
Wind Power: 62.3%
Renewables: 69.3%