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Electricity statistics

Data on the UK’s electricity sector covering generation, fuel use, supply, consumption and power station capacity.

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From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published:
26 September 2013
Last updated:
30 June 2026
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Electricity statistics examine trends in the UK’s electricity sector, covering:

  • generation
  • fuel used for generation
  • consumption 
  • power station capacity
  • Major Power Producers (MPPs) and other generators

Our tables in Energy Trends and the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) include commentary explaining key trends. The chapters provide a more in-depth review for the most recent period. 

If you have questions about these statistics, please email: electricitystatistics@energysecurity.gov.uk

Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES): annual data

Annual review of the UK’s electricity sector, with data provided on generation, fuel used, power station capacity and demand by detailed sector splits. A summary and explanation of long term trends are provided in the chapter text.

Energy Trends: quarterly and monthly data

Quarterly and monthly data on electricity generation, fuel used, trade and electricity demand by broad sector.

Clean Power 2030 metrics

Energy Trends: articles

Regular and one-off articles containing additional analysis on generation, competition and regional trends.

Methodology

Supplementary information on the data and methods used to produce electricity statistics. Information on any changes to the statistics are also provided. 

Historical time series data

Long-term time series data, published every July alongside DUKES.

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