UK all renewables share of electricity generation
UK all renewables share of electricity generation stood at 55.8% in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Renewables and gas supply table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2010 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Renewables and gas supply table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
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| Share of electricity generated | |||||||||||
| All renewables, share of UK electricity | 55.8 | 53.26 | 54.34 | 54.84 | 54.68 | 45.61 | 48.24 | 51.19 | 52.05 | 50.92 | |
| Bioenergy and waste | 13.79 | 12.53 | 13.46 | 15.61 | 14.68 | 12.58 | 13.61 | 15.15 | 14.92 | 12.77 |
Understanding UK all renewables share of electricity generation
This indicator calculates the proportion of total domestic electricity generated across the United Kingdom that originates from all recognised renewable sources combined. The numerator aggregates net electrical output from wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy installations, while the denominator encompasses total electricity supplied by all generation technologies, including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Unlike sibling series that isolate specific generation methods, this metric provides a macro-level overview of the entire decarbonisation trajectory within the national power sector.
Interpreting this metric requires acknowledging pronounced seasonal swings, as winter peaks in wind output often contrast with summer surges in solar generation. Early quarterly estimates regularly undergo downward or upward revisions as operators submit late meter readings and finalise auxiliary fuel use figures. Comparing the same quarter from consecutive years remains the most reliable method to assess structural progress, as sequential quarter-on-quarter comparisons distort underlying changes due to weather-driven fluctuations in renewable yields.
Frequently asked questions
- What sources are counted in this aggregate share?
- It aggregates all metered generation from wind, solar photovoltaic, hydroelectric, and bioenergy installations operating across the United Kingdom.
- Why compare with the same quarter of the previous year?
- Seasonal weather patterns heavily influence renewable yields, making year-on-year comparisons essential to strip out meteorological distortions.
- Does this measure total electricity consumption or generation?
- It measures total electricity generation within the country, not final consumption, meaning transmission losses are excluded from the denominator.