UK animal biomass electricity generation
UK animal biomass electricity generation stood at 179.39 Gigawatt hours 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity generated | |||||||||||
| Animal biomass (non-AD) | 179.39 | 187.84 | 148.41 | 106.94 | 147.51 | 161.44 | 168.16 | 121.09 | 165.82 | 170.68 | |
| Liquid biofuels | 21.16 | 21.16 | 21.16 | 21.16 | 21.16 | 21.16 | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
Understanding UK animal biomass electricity generation
Electrical energy produced by thermal power facilities burning animal-derived biomass feedstocks, including meat and bone meal or animal fats across the United Kingdom, measures animal biomass generation. This series separates animal-origin thermal generation from plant biomass, liquid biofuels, and municipal waste incineration, quantifying the electricity supplied to the grid from specialised agricultural and slaughterhouse by-product combustion. It captures a niche segment of the renewable and organic fuel mix.
Interpreting this series requires monitoring specialised regulatory frameworks and supply chain availability for animal by-products, which can introduce atypical quarterly shifts independent of standard energy markets. Year-on-year comparisons provide the most reliable perspective by removing short-term operational pauses at processing plants. Users must avoid grouping this series with plant biomass or waste-derived generation, as animal-derived fuels adhere to stringent veterinary and biosecurity regulations governing disposal and energy recovery.
Frequently asked questions
- What fuel sources are included in animal biomass electricity generation?
- It includes thermal generation fuelled by animal-derived biomass such as meat and bone meal or animal fats across the United Kingdom.
- What factors can cause atypical shifts in animal biomass output?
- Changes in biosecurity regulations and specialised supply chain availability for animal by-products can impact generation levels.
- How does animal biomass differ from plant biomass?
- Animal biomass utilises animal-derived by-products subject to strict biosecurity rules, whereas plant biomass burns forestry and crop materials.