The electricity generation from fossil fuels in the United Kingdom is now at 117TWh, indicating a decrease of 26TWh (-18.3%) since 2022.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels in the United Kingdom
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
214
Date range: 2000 to 2023
Points:
4,812
Measure:
Terawatt-hour
What is the United Kingdom's Fossil fuel capacity?
As of 2023 the United Kingdom's Fossil fuel capacity was 117.
How does the United Kingdom's Fossil fuel capacity compare to other regions?
the United Kingdom's Fossil fuel capacity was ranked 32nd in 2023
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Fossil fuel capacity
United Kingdom Fossil fuel capacity between 2000 and 2023
Period | Fossil fuel capacity | Change |
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2023 | 117TWh | 26TWh |
2022 | 143TWh | 3TWh |
2021 | 141TWh | 13TWh |
2020 | 127TWh | 21TWh |
2019 | 148TWh | 10TWh |
2018 | 158TWh | 11TWh |
2017 | 169TWh | 15TWh |
2016 | 184TWh | 1TWh |
2015 | 185TWh | 25TWh |
2014 | 210TWh | 25TWh |
2013 | 234TWh | 18TWh |
2012 | 252TWh | 12TWh |
2011 | 264TWh | 30TWh |
2010 | 294TWh | 11TWh |
2009 | 282TWh | 32TWh |
2008 | 315TWh | 0TWh |
2007 | 314TWh | 10TWh |
2006 | 304TWh | 4TWh |
2005 | 300TWh | 0TWh |
2004 | 300TWh | 1TWh |
2003 | 299TWh | 11TWh |
2002 | 288TWh | 3TWh |
2001 | 285TWh | 3TWh |
2000 | 282TWh |
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