Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 21:45, the UK National Grid is generating 11% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 26% from low-carbon sources overall, with 60% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 239 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High239
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
26.3
%
Renewables
10.8
%
Fossil Fuels
59.6
%
Grid Operations
Demand
25.98
GW
Net Flow
178
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
961
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
2360 MW
Exports
2182 MW
Net Flow
+178 MW
NSL
Norway
+1402 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
Nemo
Belgium
-656 MW
66% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
ElecLink
France
+566 MW
57% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
-485 MW
49% capacity
Exporting to France
Viking
Denmark
+392 MW
28% capacity
Importing from Denmark
Greenlink
Ireland
-322 MW
64% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Moyle
N. Ireland
-287 MW
57% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
IFA
France
-250 MW
13% capacity
Exporting to France
BritNed
Netherlands
-182 MW
18% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland