National Grid, which owns and operates the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, projects thatSource: National Grid in 2019 more of Britain's power will be generated from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels for the first time since the Industrial Revolution.

During the first five months of 2019, coal accounted for 2.5% of electricity generation, from 30.4% in 2009. Nuclear, wind, solar and hydro power accounted for 47.9% of electricity generation, up from 22.3% for the whole of 2009. Coal and gas together covered 46.7% in the first five months of 2019 and 75.6% in 2009.

The National Grid has turned to neighboring countries to import renewable energy supplies, using underwater cables to access Norway's hydro network. By 2025, this system will provide enough clean energy to power eight million homes. By 2030, the operator will have completed at least six interconnectors through which 90% of imported electricity will be from zero-carbon sources, contributing to a 17% reduction in national carbon emissions.

On April 21, 2019, Britain reported its first full 24-hour hiatus from using coal-produced electricity since 1882, a span of 137 years.