UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
22270 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
17617 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
5177 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
524 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Gas
7454 MW
42.3%
Wind
4890 MW
27.8%
Biomass
2364 MW
13.4%
Nuclear
2266 MW
12.9%
Other (inc. Battery)
400 MW
2.3%
Hydro
253 MW
1.4%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Gas | 7454 | 42.3% | Gas (CCGT): 7454 MW |
Wind | 4890 | 27.8% | Transmission Wind: 3887 MW Embedded Wind: 1003 MW |
Biomass | 2364 | 13.4% | — |
Nuclear | 2266 | 12.9% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 400 | 2.3% | — |
Hydro | 253 | 1.4% | — |
Current Insights
Gas is currently providing 42% of generation.
Primary Source: Gas (42.3%)
Wind Power: 27.8%
Renewables: 42.6%