- Gas was the primary contributor to Britain’s electricity in January 2024, accounting for 36% of the mix. This was an 8% increase compared with January 2023, although this was lower than the contribution in January 2022 (37%).
- Wind energy was the second-largest contributor, accounting for 33% of Britain’s electricity mix in January 2024. This is a 3% decrease compared with January 2023. Solar delivered 2% of the electricity mix in January 2024, which is a 1% increase compared with January 2023 and its highest contribution for January in the previous three years.
- Coal’s contribution remained consistent with January 2023. Nuclear contributed 9% in January 2024, a decrease of 5% compared to January 2023, and the lowest level in the previous three years. Imports and hydro contributed 9% and 2%, which is a decrease of 2% and 1 % compared with January 2023. Biomass contributed 6% to the mix, representing a 2% increase compared with January 2023.
- Almost half (47%) of the electricity generation in January 2024 came from zero-carbon sources, matching January 2022 but significantly lower than January 2023, which had approximately 10% more from zero-carbon sources. Despite this, the rolling 12-average for February 2023 to January 2024 remains substantially lower than the previous two 12-month periods, at 154 gCO₂/kWh.
- Increasing the electricity generation delivered by renewable sources can help us achieve our Net-Zero ambitions, ensure energy security, and decrease reliance on imports.
Monthly Statistics
12-Month Rolling (Average) Statistics
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Data source: National Grid ESO 2024 (https://www.nationalgrideso.com/electricity-explained/electricity-and-me/great-britains-monthly-electricity-stats)