Energy

Electricity demand, generation mix, prices, capacity and grid carbon.

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The electricity system now

Generation connected to the grid, estimated embedded generation, transfers and demand in Great Britain.

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Renewable capacity

64.7 GW

Q2 2023Q1 2026

+7.2%Q1 2026

Generation

5 measures

Renewable electricity generated

43.7 TWh

Q1 2025Q1 2026

+18% yr/yrQ1 2026

Renewable share of generation

53.1%

Q1 2025Q1 2026

+7.4pp yr/yrQ1 2026

Low-carbon generation share

63.7%

Previous yearDec 2025–Feb 2026

+5.0pp yr/yrDec 2025–Feb 2026

Gas generation share

35.5%

Dec 2025–Feb 2026Dec 2025–Feb 2026

−11% output yr/yrDec 2025–Feb 2026

Nuclear generation share

11.9%

Dec 2025–Feb 2026Dec 2025–Feb 2026

−11% output yr/yrDec 2025–Feb 2026

Capacity

1 measure

Installed renewable capacity

66.0 GW

Q1 2025Q1 2026

+5.4% yr/yrQ1 2026

Household prices

3 measures

Typical household price cap

£1,862

Apr–Jun 2026Jul–Sep 2026

+13% qtr/qtrJul–Sep 2026

Capped electricity unit rate

26.11p/kWh

Apr–Jun 2026Jul–Sep 2026

+1.44p qtr/qtrJul–Sep 2026

Capped gas unit rate

7.33p/kWh

Apr–Jun 2026Jul–Sep 2026

+1.59p qtr/qtrJul–Sep 2026

Generation connected to local distribution networks is estimated and may be revised retrospectively. Every card links directly to its publishing organisation.

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