Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 16:50, the UK National Grid is generating 10% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 24% from low-carbon sources overall, with 60% 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
24.5
%
Renewables
10.4
%
Fossil Fuels
59.8
%
Grid Operations
Demand
38.55
GW
Net Flow
2115
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
2346
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
3496 MW
Exports
1381 MW
Net Flow
+2115 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
IFA2
France
+695 MW
70% capacity
Importing from France
ElecLink
France
+654 MW
65% capacity
Importing from France
Viking
Denmark
+544 MW
39% capacity
Importing from Denmark
East-West
Ireland
-529 MW
106% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Greenlink
Ireland
-514 MW
103% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Moyle
N. Ireland
-250 MW
50% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
IFA
France
+202 MW
10% capacity
Importing from France
Nemo
Belgium
-88 MW
9% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
BritNed
Netherlands
+1 MW
0% capacity
Importing from Netherlands