UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
33614 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
34917 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
1389 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
2692 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Wind
18880 MW
54.1%
Gas
6033 MW
17.3%
Nuclear
4060 MW
11.6%
Biomass
2406 MW
6.9%
Solar
1997 MW
5.7%
Other (inc. Battery)
601 MW
1.7%
Hydro
574 MW
1.6%
Pumped Storage
366 MW
1.0%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Wind | 18880 | 54.1% | Transmission Wind: 14771 MW Embedded Wind: 4109 MW |
Gas | 6033 | 17.3% | Gas (CCGT): 6033 MW |
Nuclear | 4060 | 11.6% | — |
Biomass | 2406 | 6.9% | — |
Solar | 1997 | 5.7% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 601 | 1.7% | — |
Hydro | 574 | 1.6% | — |
Pumped Storage | 366 | 1.0% | — |
Current Insights
Wind is currently providing 54% of generation, with wind contributing 54% - the highest this week.
Primary Source: Wind (54.1%)
Wind Power: 54.1%
Renewables: 68.3%