In 2021, low-carbon energy sources accounted for almost ** percent of the electricity generated in the United Kingdom, while gas was responsible for ** percent of the electricity production of the country and coal for a mere *** percent share. Electricity from coal made up the largest share of the UK's electricity mix until the end of the *****, when gas took over. Low-carbon electricity sources started to grow in the ***** and went from a ** percent share to ** percent of the country's electricity mix in 2020. In 2021, wind and solar energy sources accounted for roughly ** percent of the power supply of the country, while nuclear energy supplied another ** percent of the electricity mix.

Coal is being steadily phased out of the United Kingdom's electricity supply mix. In 2010, coal power amounted to ***** terawatt-hours. A decade later, less than ** terawatt-hours were annually produced from coal. Meanwhile, in 2023, renewable sources were the main fuel used for electricity in the UK, with ***** terawatt-hours generated. The second-highest fuel type that year was gas, generating ***** terawatt-hours worth of electricity.

Offshore wind farms are expected to be the greatest contributor to electricity generation in Great Britain by 2050. The volume of renewable energy produced in Great Britain is expected to increase notably, with nuclear power forecast to generate 120.5 terawatt hours of emission-free electricity. The energy capacity outlook suggests nearly 40 gigawatts of installed nameplate offshore capacity will be part of the British power grid in 2050.

In 2020, gross electricity production from renewables in the United Kingdom reached nearly ***** terawatt-hours. Renewable electricity generation in the United Kingdom has shown an increase over the years. Renewables produce more than ** percent of the electricity in the United Kingdom.

Load, wind and solar, prices in hourly resolution. This data package contains different kinds of timeseries data relevant for power system modelling, namely electricity prices, electricity consumption (load) as well as wind and solar power generation and capacities. The data is aggregated either by country, control area or bidding zone. Geographical coverage includes the EU and some neighbouring countries. All variables are provided in hourly resolution. Where original data is available in higher resolution (half-hourly or quarter-hourly), it is provided in separate files. This package version only contains data provided by TSOs and power exchanges via ENTSO-E Transparency, covering the period 2015-mid 2020. See previous versions for historical data from a broader range of sources. All data processing is conducted in Python/pandas and has been documented in the Jupyter notebooks linked below.

Energy supply in the United Kingdom amounted to roughly ****exajoules in 2024. Overall, oil and natural gas were by far the most supplied fuels in the country. By comparison, supply of energy from renewables stood at **** exajoules that year, up from *****the year prior.

The UK's energy use by industry (SIC 2007 group - around 130 categories), source (for example, industrial and domestic combustion, aircraft, road transport and so on - around 80 categories) and fuel (for example, anthracite, peat, natural gas and so on - around 20 categories), 1990 to 2023.

The United Kingdom’s demand for electricity has been declining since 2005, standing at 318.65 terawatt-hours in 2024. Factors for this decrease include declining population growth in the country, energy efficiency regulations, energy-efficient lighting, and changing consumer habits. Domestic electricity consumption in the UK Households are the largest electricity end-users in the UK. In fact, domestic consumption is the only sector that registered year-over-year growth over the past few years, reaching 93 terawatt-hours in 2023. Nevertheless, the average domestic electricity consumption varied from region to region. Consumption was highest in the East, South East, and South West of England, each registering an average of more than 3,600 kilowatt-hours per household. Declining electricity generation in the UK Keeping up with the decline in demand, electricity generation in the UK has also been decreasing. In 2023, approximately 293 terawatt-hours were produced, the lowest output in at least three decades. Although electricity generation has been declining, renewable generation has increased significantly. As of 2023, renewables accounted for the largest electricity generation capacity in the UK, and that capacity is forecast to more than double by 2050. By 2025, the use of coal is expected to have been completely phased out.

Natural gas used for electricity generation in the United Kingdom amounted to roughly 13.25 million tons of oil equivalent in 2024, down from some 16 million tons of oil equivalent the previous year. Annual natural gas use for electricity generation in the country has seen a mostly downward trend in the past decade. In 2020, renewables surpassed natural gas for the first time as the leading source of electricity in the UK.

Bioenergy electricity generation has recorded mixed performance in recent years amid rising environmental opposition and a shifting policy landscape. Despite being classified as a renewable energy source, bioenergy has faced criticism for its carbon emissions, which often exceed those of fossil fuels. Strong government support and converting major coal-generating units to biomass plants fostered strong growth before 2018. However, new bioenergy projects have since struggled to gain traction, hampered by intensified opposition from environmentalists and a pivot in renewables strategies towards offshore wind. Revenue is forecast to dip at a compound annual rate of 0.6% to £2.5 billion over the five years through 2024-25. Growth in bioenergy electricity generation volumes started slowing down in 2020-21 before declining over the two years through 2023-24. Revenue has followed a slightly different trajectory, with soaring wholesale electricity prices contributing to a surge in revenue among bioenergy electricity generators that aren’t subject to fixed prices. Contracts for Difference (CfD)-backed biomass plants struggled during this period, with the generation of electricity sold at fixed rendered temporarily uneconomical when feedstock prices peaked. Revenue is set to grow by 12.1% in 2024-25, aided by a new 299-megawatt biomass plant in Teesside, which began generating electricity under a CfD in September 2023. Revenue is slated to climb at a compound annual rate of 3.2% over the five years through 2029-30, reaching £2.9 billion. The integration of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology will be vital to addressing environmental criticisms and securing bioenergy's role in the UK's renewable energy mix. The government’s plan to create a competitive market for CCS by 2035 signals a supportive stance, evidenced by recent approvals for Drax to convert biomass units to Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). However, the exact nature of future subsidies remains uncertain.

Electricity generated by renewables as a percentage of gross consumption 2000 - 2020

Key information about European Union Electricity Production

• Electricity Production in European Union reached 240,934 GWh in Dec 2024, compared with 224,888 GWh in the previous month.
• Electricity Production data of EU is updated monthly averaging at 220,184 GWh from Oct 2008 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 277,685 GWh in Jan 2011 and a record low of 189,835 GWh in Apr 2020.

Detailed household load and solar generation in minutely to hourly resolution. This data package contains measured time series data for several small businesses and residential households relevant for household- or low-voltage-level power system modeling. The data includes solar power generation as well as electricity consumption (load) in a resolution up to single device consumption. The starting point for the time series, as well as data quality, varies between households, with gaps spanning from a few minutes to entire days. All measurement devices provided cumulative energy consumption/generation over time. Hence overall energy consumption/generation is retained, in case of data gaps due to communication problems. Measurements were conducted 1-minute intervals, with all data made available in an interpolated, uniform and regular time interval. All data gaps are either interpolated linearly, or filled with data of prior days. Additionally, data in 15 and 60-minute resolution is provided for compatibility with other time series data. Data processing is conducted in Jupyter Notebooks/Python/pandas.

NI Water Annual Information Return 2020 2021 Table 45 Key Outputs Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Accounting

This dataset was prepared under the framework of the ATTEST project, financed by the European Commission with grant number 864298. The dataset contains information about a simplification of the real UK transmission grid as in 2020. The grid topology contains 30 nodes, 100 branches and 98 generators. It is operated at 400 kV and 275 kV. A network model (MatPower format) including the grid information (including grid topology, nodes, generators, consumption, all of which connected by power lines or transformers) is provided.

Virgin Islands (British) Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data was reported at 20,316.449 kWh/Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,221.441 kWh/Person for 2020. Virgin Islands (British) Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 19,768.945 kWh/Person from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2021, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29,075.836 kWh/Person in 2018 and a record low of 5,493.072 kWh/Person in 1986. Virgin Islands (British) Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Our World in Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Virgin Islands (British) – Table VG.OWID.ESG: Environmental: CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Annual.