Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 22:05, the UK National Grid is generating 14% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 29% from low-carbon sources overall, with 61% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 238 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High238
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
28.8
%
Renewables
13.7
%
Fossil Fuels
60.7
%
Grid Operations
Demand
31.84
GW
Net Flow
2012
MW exporting
Market & Economics
Storage
717
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
1400 MW
Exports
3412 MW
Net Flow
-2012 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
BritNed
Netherlands
-679 MW
68% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
ElecLink
France
-536 MW
54% capacity
Exporting to France
Nemo
Belgium
-512 MW
51% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
Greenlink
Ireland
-492 MW
98% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
IFA2
France
-411 MW
41% capacity
Exporting to France
Viking
Denmark
-382 MW
27% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
IFA
France
-266 MW
13% capacity
Exporting to France
Moyle
N. Ireland
-134 MW
27% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland