UK Renewable Electricity Hits Record High in 2025 – Study
- * Renewable Energy Dominance: In 2025, wind, solar, and biomass combined to generate 47% of the UK's electricity.
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* Renewable Energy Dominance: In 2025, wind, solar, and biomass combined to generate 47% of the UK’s electricity. this surpassed gas (28%) and nuclear (11%).
* Gas Usage Increase: Gas usage for electricity increased after the UK closed its last coal-fired power station in late 2024.
* Nuclear Power Decline: Nuclear power production hit a 50-year low, partially due to outages.
* Increased Pollution: despite the rise in renewables, the UK’s electricity generation became “slightly more polluting” in 2025.
* Rising Electricity Demand: Electricity demand rose by 1% after years of decline, driven by increased use of electric vehicles, heat pumps, and data centers.
* UK’s Renewable Leadership: The UK is a leading European nation in renewable energy,notably in wind power.
* Emissions Targets: The UK aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035 (compared to 1990 levels) and achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century.