CENTER FOR DECARBONIZATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICITY GRIDS
The Center for Decarbonization of National Electricity Grid Assists the United Kingdom in Planning for and Executing the Decarbonization of Their Electricity Grid
JULY 20, 2026
DECARBONIZATION STATS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
ELECTRICITY DATA
ENGLAND
PLANT TYPE ELECTRICITY DEMAND ELECTRICITY GENERATED ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED
(TWH) (TWH) (TWH)
1. NATURAL GAS 107.75 11.34 11.21
2. WIND 53.7 2.90 2.85
3. NUCLEAR 26.15 8.45 8.34
4. BIOMASS 25.04 6.30 6.22
5. BATTERY 2.44 0 0
6. FLYWHEEL 2.14 0 0
7. OIL 2.18 0 0
IRELAND
PLANT TYPE ELECTRICITY DEMAND ELECTRICITY GENERATED ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED
(TWH) (TWH) (TWH)
1. WIND 22.58 0.03 0.03
NORTHERN IRELAND
PLANT TYPE ELECTRICITY DEMAND ELECTRICITY GENERATED ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED
(TWH) (TWH) (TWH)
1.. NATURAL GAS 7.92 0.29 0.29
SCOTLAND
PLANT TYPE ELECTRICITY DEMAND ELECTRICITY GENERATED ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED
(TWH) (TWH) (TWH)
1. NATURAL GAS 3.72 0.73 0.72
2. WIND 12.91 5.40 5.34
3. NUCLEAR 4.35 3.97 3.93
4. HYDRO 1.60 0.44 0.43
WALES
PLANT TYPE ELECTRICITY DEMAND ELECTRICITY GENERATED ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED
(TWH) (TWH) (TWH)
1. NATURAL GAS 8.79 1.45 1.44
2. WIND 0.37 0.30 0.30
3. HYDRO 1.60 0.25 0.24
4. BATTERY 0.16 0 0
5. WASTE 0.16 0 0
DECARBONIZATION STRATEGY
ENGLAND
IRELAND
NORTHERN IRELAND
SCOTLAND
WALES
ACCUMULATED-DECARBONIZATION-STRATEGY
DECARBONIZATION ACHIEVED BY STRATEGY
(kg CO2e)
ENGLAND 3719562485
IRELAND 0
NORTHERN IRELAND 61317504
SCOTLAND 153293760
WALES 306587520
ACCUMULATED-DECARBONIZATION-ACHIEVABLE
IMPORT AND EXPORT
IMPORT (MWH) IMPORT (£) EXPORT (MWH) EXPORT(£)
ENGLAND 8,290 103.33 0 103.33
IRELAND 0 103.33 874 103.33
NORTHEN IRELAND 0 103.33 452 103.33
SCOTLAND 0 103.33 0 103.33
WALES 0 103.33 0 103.33
ACCUMULATED-IMPORT-AND-EXPORT-DATA
ELECTRICITY FORECAST
ENGLAND
Plant Type Generated Electricity (MWH) Forecasted Electricity (MWH)
NATURAL GAS 11,344,320.0 107,737,788.53
WIND 2,902,320.0 53,700,309.05
NUCLEAR 8,445,600.0 26,142,713.64
BIOMASS 6,300,000 25,025,851.98
IRELAND
Plant Type Generated Electricity (MWH) Forecasted Electricity (MWH)
WIND 30,024.0 22,563,540.20
NORTHERN IRELAND
Plant Type Generated Electricity (MWH) Forecasted Electricity (MWH)
NATURAL GAS 290,880.0 7,903,654.59
SCOTLAND
Plant Type Generated Electricity (MWH) Forecasted Electricity (MWH)
NATURAL GAS 727,200.0 3,711,438.87
WIND 5,404,320.0 12,909,113.27
NUCLEAR 3,997,440.0 4,335,423.27
HYDRO 437,760.0 1,584,555.38
WALES
Plant Type Generated Electricity (MWH) Forecasted Electricity (MWH)
NATURAL GAS 1,454,400.0 8,778,158.13
WIND 300,240.0 354,967.56
HYDRO 246,240.0 3,481,304.58
ACCUMULATED-ELECTRICITY-FORECAST
DECARBONIZATION AGENDA FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
The UK’s Electricity Decarbonization Agenda aims to switch from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Sources like Wind, Solar, and Nuclear, with Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) also playing a role.
The Target is to Fully Decarbonize the Power System by 2035, while also meeting an Expected Increase in Electricity Demand.
This will require a Major Upgrade of the Electricity Grid and Significant Investment in New
Technologies and Infrastructure.
Key Aspects of the UK’s Electricity Decarbonization Agenda:
TARGET:
Fully Decarbonize the Power System by 2035, Subject to Security of Supply.
LOW-CARBON SOURCES:
Increase Reliance on Renewable Energy Sources (Offshore and Onshore Wind, Solar, Nuclear), and hydrogen, including Gas with CCS.
GRID UPGRADE:
Major Upgrades to the Electricity Grid are needed to Connect New Low-Carbon Generation and Support the Increased Electricity Demand.
INVESTMENT:
Significant Public and Private Investment in New Generating Capacity and Infrastructure is Required.
ENERGY DEMAND:
Manage an Expected Increase in Electricity Demand as more people switch to Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps.
FLEXIBILITY:
Develop a Flexible and Responsive Power System that can adapt to Changes in Demand and Generation.
TECHNOLOGY:
Explore and Utilize New Technologies, such as Energy storage and Smart Grid Technologies, to Optimize the Electricity System.
COLLABORATION:
A Collaborative Approach Involving Government, Industry, and Consumers is needed to Ensure a Smooth and Cost-Effective Transition.
THE PATH TO CLEAN POWER BY 2030
Successful delivery will require Rapid Deployment of New Clean Energy Capacity across the whole of the UK, reflecting the Shared Renewable Ambitions of the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments.
In this Plan, we are accepting Government’s Central Role in steering the Creation of this New Energy System, setting our Expectations for the 2030 Capacities of Key Technologies at National and Regional Level.
We have High Ambition. That means 43-50 GW of Offshore Wind, 27-29 GW of Onshore Wind, and 45-47 GW of Solar Power, significantly reducing our fossil-fuel dependency. These will be complemented by Flexible Capacity, including 23-27 GW of Battery Capacity, 4-6 GW of Long‑Duration Energy Storage,
and Development of Flexibility Technologies, including Gas Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage, Hydrogen, and Substantial Opportunity for Consumer-Led Flexibility.
In line with NESO Advice, this New Capacity must be Underpinned by the Rapid Delivery of 80 Network and Enabling Infrastructure Projects, most of which are already at an Advanced Stage of Planning and Development.
Over the Period to 2030, Security of Supply will be Protected with the Maintenance of an Expected 35 GW of Unabated Gas Reserve Capacity.
Delivering Clean Power 2030 also Paves The Way to Decarbonizing the Wider Economy by 2050, as we pursue the Electrification of Heat in Buildings, Transport, and Industry. By 2050, Annual Electricity Demand is likely to AT LEAST Double.
Clean power by 2030 Prepares Us for the Rapid Growth in Power Demand Expected Over the 2030s and 40s.
DECARBONIZATION REPORTS:
JUNE-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
MAY-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
APRIL-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
MARCH-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
FEBRUARY-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
JANUARY-2026-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
DECEMBER-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
NOVEMBER-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
OCTOBER-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
SEPTEMBER-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
AUGUST-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
JULY-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
JUNE-2025-DECARBONIZATION-REPORT
MAY 2025 DECARBONIZATION REPORT
PROJECTED DECARBONIZATION DATE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM:
2035
DECARBONIZATION SPONSORS:
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DECARBONIZTION INVESTMENT FINAL FILE
THE CENTER IS RUN BY JOSEPH OLAWUYI
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