19/11/2025 | Onshore wind

Wind sets new electricity generation record, producing enough power for 80% of British homes

19 November 2025 - RenewableUK press release


Commenting on the new British wind energy generation record announced today by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) of 22,711 megawatts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11 November, which provided enough power to meet the needs of over 22 million homes and generated 43.6% of the nation’s overall electricity demand at that time, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Jane Cooper said:


“On a cold, dark November evening, wind was generating enough electricity to power 80% of British homes when we needed it most. This new record high period is another tangible example of wind taking its place at the heart of our clean energy system, as we transition away from the volatile prices of fossil fuels which caused the energy crisis.


“The Government has a great opportunity to strengthen the UK’s homegrown energy security further, and for our industry to provide even more clean power, by being more ambitious on the amount of new clean power capacity we can secure in the upcoming auction for new projects to go ahead. A record amount of offshore wind capacity is eligible to compete for contracts in this auction, so we’re urging Ministers to pull out all the stops to enable this vital capacity to be built as soon as possible. This will enable us to create tens of thousands of new jobs, support the growth of supply chain companies and attract billions in private investment to the UK, as well as maintaining our place as a global leader in offshore wind”.


The previous record of 22,523MW was set on 18th December 2024.


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Robert Norris, Head of Communications
07969 229 913 | Robert.Norris@RenewableUK.com



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