Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 15:40, the UK National Grid is generating 13% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 27% from low-carbon sources overall, with 62% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 244 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High244
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
27.0
%
Renewables
13.5
%
Fossil Fuels
61.5
%
Grid Operations
Demand
38.04
GW
Net Flow
41
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
1308
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
1845 MW
Exports
1804 MW
Net Flow
+41 MW
NSL
Norway
+1055 MW
75% capacity
Importing from Norway
BritNed
Netherlands
-1015 MW
101% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
Nemo
Belgium
-410 MW
41% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
ElecLink
France
+380 MW
38% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
+331 MW
33% capacity
Importing from France
Viking
Denmark
-206 MW
15% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
Moyle
N. Ireland
-102 MW
20% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
IFA
France
+79 MW
4% capacity
Importing from France
Greenlink
Ireland
-71 MW
14% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland