Summary
In 2025, Great Britain saw a record high in electricity production from renewable sources like wind and solar. This increase is part of efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet the government's goals for cleaner energy by 2030. Despite the progress, fossil fuel use in electricity generation still poses a challenge.
Key Facts
- In 2025, wind and solar power produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain.
- Wind was the largest renewable energy source, providing nearly 30% of the country's electricity.
- Solar power grew significantly, increasing electricity generation by over 4 terawatt hours from 2024.
- Great Britain had its sunniest year on record in 2025, boosting solar power production.
- Over 250,000 new small solar panel installations were added in 2025.
- The British government aims to reduce reliance on polluting gas for electricity by 2030.
- Fossil gas electricity generation rose slightly to over 77 terawatt hours in 2025.
- Renewable energy provided half or more of the electricity on about a third of days in 2025.
