Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 12:50, the UK National Grid is generating 12% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 27% from low-carbon sources overall, with 62% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 245 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High245
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
26.6
%
Renewables
11.8
%
Fossil Fuels
62.4
%
Grid Operations
Demand
35.78
GW
Net Flow
1207
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
633
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
3895 MW
Exports
2688 MW
Net Flow
+1207 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
Viking
Denmark
-1139 MW
81% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
ElecLink
France
+1000 MW
100% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
+993 MW
99% capacity
Importing from France
Nemo
Belgium
-734 MW
73% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
IFA
France
+502 MW
25% capacity
Importing from France
BritNed
Netherlands
-405 MW
41% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
Greenlink
Ireland
-395 MW
79% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Moyle
N. Ireland
-15 MW
3% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland