UK Energy Mix
Live electricity generation data by source
View settlement period infoDemand
21239 MW
Generation + net imports
Total Generation
25543 MW
UK electricity production
Total Imports
1442 MW
Power imported to UK
Total Exports
5746 MW
Power exported from UK
Generation Mix
Generation Sources
Wind
17704 MW
69.3%
Gas
4229 MW
16.6%
Nuclear
2988 MW
11.7%
Biomass
936 MW
3.7%
Other (inc. Battery)
286 MW
1.1%
Hydro
148 MW
0.6%
Detailed Generation Mix
| Source | Value (MW) | % of total | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
Wind | 17704 | 69.3% | Transmission Wind: 14312 MW Embedded Wind: 3392 MW |
Gas | 4229 | 16.6% | Gas (CCGT): 4228 MW Gas (OCGT): 1 MW |
Nuclear | 2988 | 11.7% | — |
Biomass | 936 | 3.7% | — |
Other (inc. Battery) | 286 | 1.1% | — |
Hydro | 148 | 0.6% | — |
Current Insights
Wind is currently providing 69% of generation, with wind contributing 69% - the highest this week.
Primary Source: Wind (69.3%)
Wind Power: 69.3%
Renewables: 73.6%