Britain's Electricity Generation - August 2023

UK electricity grid issues rare warning as air conditioning use surges in heatwave

It is the third time the National Energy System Operator has issued a plea for more power generation this year

UK Avoids £1 Billion in Gas Imports Through Record Wind and Solar Generation in March 2026

The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to record electricity generation from wind and solar, reveals Carbon

UK approves new huge solar farm to power 200,000 homes

The government has approved 30 nationally significant clean energy projects since coming to power in July 2024

UK renewables hit record 53.1% electricity share in Q1 2026, led by wind power surge

Renewable energy sources across the UK generated a record share of the country’s electricity in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increas

UK renewables hit record 53.1% electricity share in Q1 2026, led by wind power surge

Renewable energy sources across the UK generated a record share of the country’s electricity in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increas

Electricity operator issues historic summertime plea for power as temperatures to soar

For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.

Electricity operator issues historic summertime plea for power as temperatures to soar

For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.

Electricity operator issues historic summertime plea for power as temperatures to soar

For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.

UK’s power grid issues third warning this year – what to know