Renewable sources were the greatest contributor to the United Kingdom's power mix in 2024, representing some ** percent of the total electricity generated in the country. Natural gas came in second, with a share of ** percent. Wind and solar registered the largest contribution among renewables. Meanwhile, hydropower accounted for around *** percent of the UK's electricity generation that year.
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