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We're busy generating more British zero carbon electricity than anyone else
Rising wholesale gas costs around the world have seen energy prices skyrocket, especially in Britain where we import most of our gas.
That's why we're busy generating more zero carbon electricity than anyone from wind, nuclear and solar - to reduce our reliance on energy imports, help keep future costs down and cut UK carbon emissions.
We're the biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, generating 14.8% of the UK's energy supply. Click 'read more' to see the fuel mix table.
UK Fuel Mix disclosure information published by Government Department DESNZ (PDF, 207 KB), recognises electricity from wind, solar and nuclear fuel produces zero carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation.
The zero-carbon electricity purchased is supplied to the National Grid. Customers receive electricity via the National Grid, not directly from zero-carbon generators.
The below table summarises zero-carbon generation by company demonstrating EDF generating 14.8%. The data supporting the table below and the % values is sourced from a mixture of industry settlement data and the UK government renewable obligation database.
| Company | Nuclear / onshore wind / offshore wind / solar / biomass / hydro TWh 2025 | % of total UK zero carbon electricity generated 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| EDF | 27.9 | 14.8% |
| Drax | 15.0 | 7.9% |
| RWE | 10.4 | 5.5% |
| Orsted | 11.1 | 5.9% |
| SSE | 9.8 | 5.2% |
| Centrica | 6.6 | 3.5% |
| Scottish Power | 7.3 | 3.9% |
| Greencoat | 5.4 | 2.9% |
| Other generators | 95.3 | 50.5% |
Sources:
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's (DESNZ) latest Fuel Mix Disclosure Data Table states that Nuclear & Renewables produce zero Carbon dioxide emissions (NB this is footnoted as relating only to generator emissions in the operational phase and does not include emissions related to the fuel supply chain or maintenance activities).
- DESNZ Energy Trends 5.1 states that renewable energy includes wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy.
- Total UK zero carbon electricity generated in 2025 figure is from DESNZ Digest of UK energy statistics Table 5.6.B (July 2026) Electricity generated by fuel (total of wind, solar, bioenergy, hydro and nuclear).
- UK/GB zero carbon generation output figures for companies (excluding EDF) from 2025 company reports. SSE figure is from 2025/26.
- EDF zero carbon generation in the UK is currently located in GB.
What we're doing to help Britain achieve Net Zero
Wind
We're one of the UK and Ireland's leaders in developing wind projects. EDF Renewables now has 36 wind farms (34 onshore and 2 offshore) with 2GW of onshore wind in he development pipeline.
Nuclear
EDF currently has five operational nuclear reactors in service, and our nuclear power stations have generated enough electricity to power all homes in the UK for 18 and a half years.
Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide electricity for around 6 million homes and create thousands of job. Sizewell C will be an almost identical replica of Hinkley Point C and could save 9 million tonnes of CO2 a year.
Solar
EDF Renewables is building our first large scale solar project in the UK. The 49.9 MW solar farm will be capable of generating enough electricity for 16,100 households a year. Plus we're building solar panels on the roofs of a number of Tesco's largest stores in England which will supply them directly with renewable power.
The current energy crises, driven by soaring global gas prices and the war in Ukraine is increasing energy costs for customers and energy suppliers alike. We're proud to be working to create energy security for Britain and helping prevent future energy crises, without costing the earth. Our investment in Britain's own wind, nuclear and solar energy is a major part of the UK Government's Energy Security Strategy.
We're busy helping Britain get on the road to net zero
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