Comprehensive analysis of United Kingdom's energy production, consumption, and trends based on the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) 2024
from previous year
change from previous year
Wind power accounts for 46.6% of renewable generation
change from previous year
Nuclear provides 17.5% of low-carbon electricity
Detailed analysis of UK's energy landscape including production, trade, and consumption patterns
Indigenous production change
Gas accounted for 40.5% of electricity generation
Refinery throughput change
Oil consumption decreased by 3.1% in 2024
Temperature-adjusted consumption
Low-carbon share decreased to 58.8%
Historical trends and future projections of UK's energy sources composition
The UK energy mix has transformed significantly since 2010, with renewables growing from 7% to 45% of electricity generation. Coal has been nearly phased out, while nuclear has maintained a stable share around 15%.
Key metrics from the DUKES 2024 report
| Energy Source | Production (2024) | Consumption (2024) | Change from 2023 | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewables | 142.3 TWh | 135.8 TWh | -8.7% | 45.0% |
| Nuclear | 43.9 TWh | 43.9 TWh | +9.1% | 13.8% |
| Natural Gas | 1,203 BCM | 1,187 BCM | -0.7% | 40.5% |
| Oil | 38.2 MT | 36.5 MT | +2.3% | 32.1% |
| Coal | 2.1 MT | 1.9 MT | -15.2% | 0.7% |
Detailed statistics on renewable energy sources in the UK
from previous year
Offshore wind accounts for 68% of total wind generation
despite lower sunlight hours
Residential installations increased by 15%
due to lower rainfall
Biomass accounts for 78% of this category
Detailed statistics on natural gas production and consumption
Indigenous production change
North Sea accounts for 87% of production
due to warmer winter
Residential sector accounts for 34% of consumption
from previous year
Storage capacity utilization at 78%
Detailed statistics on oil production, refining, and consumption
Refinery throughput change
North Sea accounts for 92% of production
from previous year
Transport sector accounts for 76% of consumption
from previous year
Net exports of 4.2 MT in 2024
Detailed statistics and insights on UK's nuclear energy production and infrastructure
from previous year
Nuclear provided 13.8% of total electricity in 2024
due to maintenance
Average capacity factor: 82.4%
since last year
Sizewell C expected online by 2030