UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
21910 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
17398 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
6009 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
1497 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Wind
8488 MW
48.8%
Nuclear
4881 MW
28.1%
Biomass
2498 MW
14.4%
Gas
1465 MW
8.4%
Other (inc. Battery)
751 MW
4.3%
Hydro
122 MW
0.7%
Solar
2 MW
0.0%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Wind | 8488 | 48.8% | Transmission Wind: 7269 MW Embedded Wind: 1219 MW |
Nuclear | 4881 | 28.1% | — |
Biomass | 2498 | 14.4% | — |
Gas | 1465 | 8.4% | Gas (CCGT): 1415 MW Gas (OCGT): 50 MW |
Other (inc. Battery) | 751 | 4.3% | — |
Hydro | 122 | 0.7% | — |
Solar | 2 | 0.0% | — |
Current Insights
Wind is currently providing 49% of generation, with wind contributing 49% - the highest this week.
Primary Source: Wind (48.8%)
Wind Power: 48.8%
Renewables: 63.9%