Renewable sources were the greatest contributor to the United Kingdom's power mix in 2020, with a combined share of 43.1 percent. This was the first year in which renewables surpassed natural gas. Wind and solar registered the largest contribution among renewable sources. Meanwhile, natural gas accounted for roughly 36 percent of the UK's electricity generation that year.
Distribution of electricity generation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2020, by source
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