UK electricity generation: wind
UK electricity generation: wind stood at 8,759.9 MW on Oct 18, 2026, according to Elexon (BMRS). It is one of the indicators in the Electricity system, daily table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Aug 1, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Electricity system, daily table
| Indicator | 18-10-2026 | 17-10-2026 | 16-10-2026 | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 12-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 10-10-2026 | 09-10-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation by fuel | |||||||||||
| Wind | 8,759.9 | 9,849.63 | 8,240.81 | 10,858.9 | 10,437.58 | 14,664.13 | 12,098.08 | 5,843.81 | 16,923.73 | 16,565.15 | |
| Biomass | 2,481.58 | 2,058.18 | 3,097.38 | 2,184.35 | 2,668.1 | 2,431.15 | 2,942.13 | 2,395.27 | 762.58 | 717.31 |
Understanding UK electricity generation: wind
Wind generation tracks the aggregate electrical power produced by onshore and offshore wind turbines connected to the transmission and distribution networks across Great Britain. This series isolates wind-derived electricity from thermal generation, nuclear output, and interconnector flows, providing a direct measure of variable renewable penetration. The geographic scope is strictly limited to Great Britain and excludes Northern Ireland wind farms.
Reading these statistics requires accounting for the high volatility driven by atmospheric conditions, meaning consecutive daily comparisons rarely reflect structural changes in capacity. Year-on-year comparisons against similar seasonal weather patterns provide a more honest evaluation of underlying generation trends than simple period-on-period changes. Analysts must distinguish between metered transmission-connected wind farms and smaller embedded wind assets that may be captured differently within overall system balances.
Frequently asked questions
- What sources are included in wind generation figures?
- It measures electricity produced by both onshore and offshore wind turbines operating across Great Britain.
- Why are short-term comparisons of wind output misleading?
- Weather volatility causes rapid fluctuations in generation, meaning day-to-day changes reflect wind speeds rather than capacity trends.
- How should analysts evaluate long-term growth in wind power?
- Comparing output against equivalent periods from previous years helps account for seasonal weather variations when assessing new capacity.