Location of major UK electricity generation capacity since 1920

Summary

This article traces the significant changes in the UK's electricity generation capacity and its geographical distribution from 1920 to 2023. It highlights the historical transition from a system heavily reliant on urban coal-fired power plants to a diversified energy mix, with a strong emphasis on gas and the rapid growth of renewable technologies located in more rural or resource-rich areas. By 2023, renewable capacity had surged, marking an ongoing shift towards a decarbonized and spatially distributed energy network.

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