UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
32792 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
28417 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
5840 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
1465 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Wind
20448 MW
72.0%
Nuclear
3975 MW
14.0%
Solar
2192 MW
7.7%
Gas
2101 MW
7.4%
Biomass
843 MW
3.0%
Hydro
353 MW
1.2%
Other (inc. Battery)
306 MW
1.1%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Wind | 20448 | 72.0% | Transmission Wind: 16751 MW Embedded Wind: 3697 MW |
Nuclear | 3975 | 14.0% | — |
Solar | 2192 | 7.7% | — |
Gas | 2101 | 7.4% | Gas (CCGT): 2098 MW Gas (OCGT): 3 MW |
Biomass | 843 | 3.0% | — |
Hydro | 353 | 1.2% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 306 | 1.1% | — |
Current Insights
Wind is currently providing 72% of generation, with wind contributing 72% - the highest this week.
Primary Source: Wind (72.0%)
Wind Power: 72.0%
Renewables: 83.9%