Latest report – Q1 2024

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Introduction

The UK is halfway to reaching Net Zero, having cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% since 1990. The Government proudly announced that the UK […]

Moving towards zero-carbon electricity

Electricity has played a major role in the UK’s national decarbonisation, and the power sector is continuing on its path towards zero emissions. Last year’s […]

New funding for clean hydrogen projects

It has long been recognised that low-carbon hydrogen will play an important role in the UK’s future energy system. It offers a route to decarbonise […]

The emerging role of wave power

Britain is surrounded by waves, and harnessing their energy could play a role in our transition to Net Zero. The Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) […]

Capacity and production statistics

Wind power was Britain’s largest source of generation for the second quarter running – the first time it has taken top spot for two consecutive […]

Power system records

Britain’s wind farms produced more than seven-tenths of electricity demand for the first time on 26 January. Output was boosted by strong winds in the […]

Live Grid Data