Renewable Energy in the United Kingdom

May 2026 | 49 pages | ID: RA28B5A6D9BEN
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Abstracts

Summary

Renewable Energy in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

• The renewable energy market includes the net generation of electricity through renewable sources. The market is segmented into hydroelectricity, wind, solar PV, biopower, and geothermal. Market volume represents the net volume of electricity produced through renewable means. Market value is calculated by multiplying the amount of electricity produced by the wholesale price.
• The UK renewable energy market recorded a value of $12,512.0 million in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% between 2020 and 2025.
• Market production volume increased with a CAGR of 3.6% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 154,096.4 GWh in 2025.
• In 2025, the UK renewable energy market grew by 8.9% due to its climate and pollution goals, which have significantly supported growth by driving a structural shift away from fossil fuel dependence.

Scope

• Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom
• Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom
• Leading company profiles reveal details of key renewable energy market players’ global operations and financial performance
• Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the United Kingdom renewable energy market with five year forecasts

Reasons to Buy

• What was the size of the United Kingdom renewable energy market by value in 2025?
• What will be the size of the United Kingdom renewable energy market in 2030?
• What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United Kingdom renewable energy market?
• How has the market performed over the last five years?
• What are the main segments that make up the United Kingdom's renewable energy market?

Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Market Value
1.2. Market Value Forecast
1.3. Market Volume
1.4. Market Volume Forecast
1.5. Category Segmentation
1.6. Geography Segmentation
1.7. Market Rivalry
1.8. Competitive Landscape

2 MARKET OVERVIEW

2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Market Analysis
2.3. Market Trends
2.4. Regulatory Landscape

3 MARKET DATA

3.1. Market Value
3.2. Market Volume

4 MARKET SEGMENTATION

4.1. Category Segmentation
4.2. Geography Segmentation

5 MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Value Forecast
5.2. Market Volume Forecast

6 FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer Power
6.3. Supplier Power
6.4. New Entrants
6.5. Threat Of Substitutes
6.6. Degree Of Rivalry

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What strategies do the leading players follow?
7.3. What are the strengths of the leading players?

8 COMPANY PROFILES

8.1. Orsted AS
8.2. SSE Plc
8.3. Drax Group Plc
8.4. Electricite de France SA

9 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS

9.1. Country data

10 APPENDIX

10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry Associations
10.3. Related MarketLine research
10.4. About MarketLine

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: United Kingdom renewable energy market value: $ million, 2020-25
Table 2: United Kingdom renewable energy market volume: GWh, 2020-25
Table 3: United Kingdom renewable energy market category segmentation: % share, by value, 2020-25
Table 4: United Kingdom renewable energy market category segmentation: $ million, 2020-25
Table 5: United Kingdom renewable energy market geography segmentation: $ million, 2025
Table 6: United Kingdom renewable energy market value forecast: $ million, 2025-30
Table 7: United Kingdom renewable energy market volume forecast: GWh, 2025-30
Table 8: Orsted AS: Key Facts
Table 9: Orsted AS: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 10: Orsted AS: Key Employees
Table 11: SSE Plc: Key Facts
Table 12: SSE Plc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 13: SSE Plc: Key Employees
Table 14: Drax Group Plc: Key Facts
Table 15: Drax Group Plc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 16: Drax Group Plc: Key Employees
Table 17: Electricite de France SA: Key Facts
Table 18: Electricite de France SA: Key Employees
Table 19: Electricite de France SA: Key Employees Continued
Table 20: United Kingdom Size of Population (Million), 2021-25
Table 21: United Kingdom Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2021-25
Table 22: United Kingdom GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2021-25
Table 23: United Kingdom Inflation, 2021-25
Table 24: United Kingdom Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2021-25
Table 25: United Kingdom Exchange Rate, 2020-25

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: United Kingdom renewable energy market value: $ million, 2020-25
Figure 2: United Kingdom renewable energy market volume: GWh, 2020-25
Figure 3: United Kingdom renewable energy market category segmentation: $ million, 2020-25
Figure 4: United Kingdom renewable energy market geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2025
Figure 5: United Kingdom renewable energy market value forecast: $ million, 2025-30
Figure 6: United Kingdom renewable energy market volume forecast: GWh, 2025-30
Figure 7: Forces driving competition in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025
Figure 8: Drivers of buyer power in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025
Figure 9: Drivers of supplier power in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025
Figure 10: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025
Figure 11: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025
Figure 12: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom, 2025