United Kingdom: Fossil fuels electricity capacity
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| United Kingdom |
Fossil fuels electricity capacity, million kilowatts |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 47.91 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | million kilowatts |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2024 |
| Average | 58.65 |
| Min - Max | 47.91 - 72.91 |
| Source | The U.S. Energy Information Administration |
The latest value from 2024 is 47.91 million kilowatts, unchanged from 47.91 million kilowatts in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.01 million kilowatts, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1980 to 2024 is 58.65 million kilowatts. The minimum value, 47.91 million kilowatts, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 72.91 million kilowatts was recorded in 2010.
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Definition: Installed capacity to produce electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.
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