Renewable sources were the greatest contributor to the United Kingdom's power mix in 2023, representing some 46 percent of the total electricity generated in the country. Natural gas came second, with a combined share of 34.7 percent. Wind and solar registered the largest contribution among renewables. Meanwhile, hydropower accounted for around two percent of the UK's electricity generation that year.
Distribution of electricity generation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2023, by source
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