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Capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015-2017
Capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015-2017
Total installed capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2017, by generation type (in megawatts)
by Ian Tiseo,
last edited
Aug 15, 2018
This statistic shows the total installed capacity of the energy distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK), from 2015 to 2017, by generation type. The total installed capacity across the network increased in 2017 to 32,389 megawatts.
Total installed capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2017, by generation type (in megawatts)
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal* | 22 | 57 | 22 |
| CCGT | 2,399 | 2,258 | 2,230 |
| Oil | 374 | 302 | 286 |
| Diesel Engines | 138 | 138 | 141 |
| Conventional Thermal Gas | 925 | 951 | 1,015 |
| Hydro | 549 | 607 | 647 |
| Onshore Wind | 6,435 | 7,600 | 8,974 |
| Offshore Wind | 1,377 | 1,431 | 1,890 |
| Bioenergy | 3,047 | 3,295 | 3,698 |
| PV | 9,601 | 11,912 | 12,776 |
| Wave/Tidal | 9 | 13 | 18 |
| Other Fuels** | 788 | 746 | 692 |
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal* | 22 | 57 | 22 |
| CCGT | 2,399 | 2,258 | 2,230 |
| Oil | 374 | 302 | 286 |
| Diesel Engines | 138 | 138 | 141 |
| Conventional Thermal Gas | 925 | 951 | 1,015 |
| Hydro | 549 | 607 | 647 |
| Onshore Wind | 6,435 | 7,600 | 8,974 |
| Offshore Wind | 1,377 | 1,431 | 1,890 |
| Bioenergy | 3,047 | 3,295 | 3,698 |
| PV | 9,601 | 11,912 | 12,776 |
| Wave/Tidal | 9 | 13 | 18 |
| Other Fuels** | 788 | 746 | 692 |
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by Ian Tiseo,
last edited
Aug 15, 2018
This statistic shows the total installed capacity of the energy distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK), from 2015 to 2017, by generation type. The total installed capacity across the network increased in 2017 to 32,389 megawatts.
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- United Kingdom
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- 2015 to 2017
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* According to the source, this includes mixed fuel stations (coal/oil, coal/gas) and co-firing coal stations.
** Includes coke oven gas, blast furnace gas, other gas/liquid/solid waste and waste heat from high temperature and chemical processes.
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- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- 2015 to 2017
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* According to the source, this includes mixed fuel stations (coal/oil, coal/gas) and co-firing coal stations.
** Includes coke oven gas, blast furnace gas, other gas/liquid/solid waste and waste heat from high temperature and chemical processes.
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