The total installed capacity of the energy distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) amounted to approximately 35.9 gigawatts in 2022. Solar made up the largest share, with installed solar capacity reaching around 14.7 gigawatts that year.
Total installed capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017 to 2022, by generation type
(in megawatts)
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GOV.UK, & UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. (July 27, 2023). Total installed capacity of the distribution network in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017 to 2022, by generation type (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/547259/uk-energy-distribution-network-capacity/
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