- Wind energy was the main contributing source to Britain’s electricity in March 2024, accounting for 33% of the mix, a 4% increase compared to March 2023, and its highest contribution for March in the last 4 years. Solar contributed 4% of the electricity mix in March 2024, a 1% increase compared with March 2023.
- Gas contributed 24% of Britain’s electricity mix in March 2024, the second lowest proportion of Britain’s electricity it has made up since at least 2020 and a 10% decrease compared with March 2023.
- Imports saw a 3% increase, comprising 17% of the mix, its second highest proportion since at least 2020. Coal, Nuclear, Biomass, Hydro & Storage contributions remained consistent with March 2023.
- More than half (51%) of the electricity generation in March 2024 came from zero-carbon sources, representing a 4% increase from March 2023, and the highest for March in the previous 4 years. The rolling 12-month average for April 2023 to March 2024 remains substantially lower than the previous three 12-month periods, at 148 gCO₂/kWh, and 17% lower than the previous 12-month period.
- 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)