Electricity Generation by Energy Source UK
This dataset provides historical statistics on electricity generation by energy source in the United Kingdom from 1920 to 2024.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (12 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | |
| Code | string | No | |
| Year | integer | No | |
| Electricity generation from other renewables | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from hydropower | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from solar | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from wind | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from nuclear | float | No | |
| Net electricity imports | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from oil | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from gas | float | No | |
| Electricity generation from coal | float | No |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset contains annual electricity generation values categorized by major energy sources used in the United Kingdom. It includes generation from coal, gas, oil, nuclear, wind, solar, hydropower, and other renewable sources, along with net electricity imports. Each record corresponds to a specific year and represents the relative contribution of each energy source to electricity generation. The dataset allows analysis of long-term energy transitions, the decline of fossil fuels, and the growth of renewable energy technologies in the UK's electricity sector.
Data Quality
The dataset is complete with no missing values across all columns. Data types are consistent with numeric values for energy generation metrics and categorical identifiers for entity and country code. Formatting appears standardized across all rows.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, renewable energy adoption studies, electricity generation trend forecasting, climate policy research, and academic analysis of historical energy system changes.
Limitations
The dataset only covers the United Kingdom and does not include regional breakdowns within the country. It also does not provide units directly within the data fields and lacks metadata regarding the exact measurement methodology for generation values.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from national energy statistics and historical energy production records, aggregating electricity generation by fuel type on an annual basis.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: CC-BY 4.0 — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.