Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 08:50, the UK National Grid is generating 15% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 37% from low-carbon sources overall, with 47% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 193 gCO₂/kWh — Moderate.
Carbon Intensity
Moderate193
gCO₂/kWh
Moderate carbon levels. Consider delaying high-energy tasks.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
37.4
%
Renewables
14.9
%
Fossil Fuels
46.9
%
Grid Operations
Demand
26.94
GW
Net Flow
4169
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
678
MW discharging
Energy Mix
Current generation sources
Energy Mix (with Solar)
Includes distributed solar generation
Solar data unavailable
Source Breakdown
Detailed view of all sources
Solar Generation Today
Live solar output curve with yesterday comparison
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Interconnector Flows
Energy imports and exports across GB borders
Imports
4822 MW
Exports
653 MW
Net Flow
+4169 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
ElecLink
France
+999 MW
100% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
+963 MW
96% capacity
Importing from France
Greenlink
Ireland
-514 MW
103% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
IFA
France
+501 MW
25% capacity
Importing from France
BritNed
Netherlands
+381 MW
38% capacity
Importing from Netherlands
Nemo
Belgium
+299 MW
30% capacity
Importing from Belgium
Viking
Denmark
+279 MW
20% capacity
Importing from Denmark
Moyle
N. Ireland
-139 MW
28% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland