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flag In 2025, UK renewables hit a record 47% of electricity, ending coal use, but rising gas and low nuclear output increased carbon intensity.

flag In 2025, renewables generated a record 47% of the UK’s electricity, surpassing all other sources, driven by wind, solar, and biomass growth, with solar output rising 31% due to the sunniest year on record. flag The UK completed its first full year without coal power after the last coal plant closed in September 2024. flag Electricity demand rose 1% to 322 terawatt-hours, fueled by electric vehicles, heat pumps, and data centers. flag Despite progress, carbon intensity increased slightly to 126 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt hour due to a 5% rise in gas use and the lowest nuclear output in 50 years. flag The grid failed to achieve a full 30-minute fossil-free period, raising concerns about meeting the 2030 low-carbon target.

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