Fred wrote:

Many years ago I was told the overall efficiency of generating power was in
the order of 25% taking into account generating and transmission
efficiencies. Does anyone have a link for overall electricity generation
efficiency in the UK.



I found this, when I didn't beleive OG's figures. Seems he does know
what he's talking about.

http://www-g.eng.cam.ac.uk/mmg/envir...al/young2.html

Andy