UK and Germany Achieve Record Clean Electricity in 2024

Both nations saw renewable energy reach historic highs, with the UK closing its last coal plant and Germany phasing out nuclear power.

Renewables accounted for 59% of Germany's electricity and 45% of the UK's in 2024, marking record highs for both nations.
Germany, in its first year without nuclear energy, saw wind power dominate at 31.9% of total electricity production, while coal usage dropped to under 23%.
The UK closed its last coal-fired power station in October, becoming the first G7 nation to eliminate coal for electricity generation.
Gas-fired power remained the UK's largest electricity source at 28%, but wind power is projected to surpass it in 2025 if weather conditions improve.
The UK reduced carbon emissions from electricity by 70% over the past decade, reflecting significant progress toward its 2030 clean power goals.