United Kingdom: Fossil fuels electricity capacity

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 United Kingdom

Fossil fuels electricity capacity, million kilowatts

 Latest value 50.62
 Year 2023
 Measure million kilowatts
 Data availability 1980 - 2023
 Average 58.96
 Min - Max 50.62 - 72.91
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2023 is 50.62 million kilowatts, unchanged from 50.62 million kilowatts in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 24.68 million kilowatts, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1980 to 2023 is 58.96 million kilowatts. The minimum value, 50.62 million kilowatts, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 72.91 million kilowatts was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
United Kingdom - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Kingdom - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - historical chart - 1980-2023




Definition: Installed capacity to produce electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.

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