Building Britain's wind, nuclear and solar energy supply
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 building Britain’s own wind, nuclear and solar energy supply – to reduce our reliance on energy imports and help prevent future gas price rises.
Helping you towards a Net Zero future
We want to create a zero carbon future for everyone. We're investing in the latest carbon-cutting tech and supporting government schemes to help us all on our journey towards a low-carbon lifestyle.
We're the biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, generating 19.8% of the UK's energy supply
UK Fuel Mix disclosure information, published by Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 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 table below summarises zero-carbon generation by company, demonstrating EDF generating 19.8%. The data supporting the table below and the % values are sourced from a mixture of industry settlement data and the UK government renewable obligation database.
| Company |
Onshore wind / offshore wind / solar / biomass / hydro TWh 2022 |
% of total zero carbon generation |
| EDF | 36.2 | 19.8% |
| Drax | 13.3 | 7.3% |
| Orsted | 11 | 6.0% |
| RWE | 10.2 | 5.6% |
| SSE | 9.7 | 5.3% |
| Centrica | 8.7 | 4.8% |
| Scottish Power |
7.7 |
4.2% |
| Greencoat | 5.4 | 3.0% |
| Macquarie | 4.3 |
2.4% |
| Vattenfall | 2.9 |
1.6% |
| Other generators |
73.3 |
40.1% |
Sources: UK figures from company reports; EDF analysis; total zero carbon generation for 2022 from DESNZ Energy Trends 5.1
Note: SSE figure is for the financial year 2022/23. All EDF generation in the UK is currently located in GB.
Drive electric and Help Britain achieve Net Zero
We're helping cut Britain’s carbon emissions on the road! We have everything you need to drive electric – electric car leasing deals, home charging points and 100 %renewable zero carbon EV tariffs(1) .
Heat your home the low carbon way
Cut your home's carbon footprint and lower your energy bills with electric heating and better home insulation.
How to live low carbon life
You can do a few things at home to get as close to zero carbon as possible. Even small changes can make a difference to your carbon footprint. Go low carbon at home with these easy tips.
Helping Britain Achieve Net Zero
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