IEA country data · 2025
United Kingdom Electricity Generation
Net electricity generation in United Kingdom totaled 279,971 GWh in 2025 (OECD/IEA Monthly Electricity Statistics: Generation (MESGEN) net generation statistics). Rank among mapped countries: #13. Renewable share: 39.9%.
Monthly reporting does not include production from other renewable sources, therefore it is estimated by the IEA Secretariat.
Generation by fuel (2025)
| Fuel / technology | Generation (GWh) |
|---|---|
| Total of renewable energy sources | 150,343 |
| Combustible Fuels | 133,563 |
| Total fossil fuels (incl. coal, oil and gas) | 89,811 |
| Natural Gas | 88,438 |
| Wind | 85,928 |
| Biofuels and renewable waste | 38,751 |