# Renewables supplied record 55.8% of UK electricity in Q2

> Renewables accounted for a record 55.8% of UK electricity generation in April to June 2026, DESNZ reported. Renewable output rose 5% from a year earlier to 38.3 terawatt-hours.

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- Published: 2026-10-07T21:41:38+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-06
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Wind generation increased 9.4% to 19.2 terawatt-hours, while solar output matched its prior record at 8.4 terawatt-hours. DESNZ linked the wind increase to new capacity and stronger wind speeds.

The quarterly share exceeded the previous high of 54.8% from Q3 2025. These figures measure generated electricity during Q2, not installed capacity or a forecast.

## Data

### Renewables share of generation

Renewables share of UK electricity generated in Q2 2026.

Methodology: DESNZ Energy Trends: renewables as a share of total UK electricity generation in April–June 2026. No seasonal or temperature adjustment; latest-period figures are provisional and revisable. The share is not a year-on-year growth rate.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | period_start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewables share, Q2 2026 | 55.8 | % | 2026-06 | estimate | 2026-04 |

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## Sources

- [Department for Energy Security and Net Zero](<https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aba61e2fe72ed1e2b02f136/Energy_Trends_September_2026.pdf>) (Source checked: 2026-10-07; Published: 2026-09-29)

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