UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
23983 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
23499 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
2606 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
2122 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Gas
10786 MW
45.9%
Wind
6201 MW
26.4%
Nuclear
3470 MW
14.8%
Biomass
2678 MW
11.4%
Hydro
233 MW
1.0%
Other (inc. Battery)
175 MW
0.7%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Gas | 10786 | 45.9% | Gas (CCGT): 10786 MW |
Wind | 6201 | 26.4% | Transmission Wind: 5056 MW Embedded Wind: 1145 MW |
Nuclear | 3470 | 14.8% | — |
Biomass | 2678 | 11.4% | — |
Hydro | 233 | 1.0% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 175 | 0.7% | — |
Current Insights
Gas is currently providing 46% of generation.
Primary Source: Gas (45.9%)
Wind Power: 26.4%
Renewables: 38.8%