Sector Analysis

Britain's Electricity Generation - September 2023

Britain's Electricity Generation - September 2023
  • Wind and solar generation both saw a 1% increase from September 2022 and delivered the highest proportion of Britain's electricity mix for September since 2021.
  • Whilst gas decreased by 11% compared to September 2022, imported energy rose by 8% to its highest proportion for September since 2021.
  • Zero carbon sources accounted for 49% of the generation mix, the highest for September in the previous three years.
  • As a result, the carbon intensity for September 2023 was the lowest for September in the previous three years at gCO₂/kWh.
  • The rolling 12-month average carbon intensity for October 2022 to September 2023 was the lowest for previous three years at 158gCO₂/kWh.
  • Increasing the electricity generation delivered by renewables can help us achieve Net-Zero ambitions, ensure energy security and decrease reliance on imports.

Data source: National Grid ESO 2023 (https://www.nationalgrideso.com/electricity-explained/electricity-and-me/great-britains-monthly-electricity-stats)

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