Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 09:00, the UK National Grid is generating 12% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 28% from low-carbon sources overall, with 58% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 233 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High233
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
28.1
%
Renewables
11.7
%
Fossil Fuels
57.7
%
Grid Operations
Demand
31.66
GW
Net Flow
542
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
1125
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
2520 MW
Exports
1978 MW
Net Flow
+542 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
BritNed
Netherlands
-835 MW
84% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
Viking
Denmark
-798 MW
57% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
ElecLink
France
+462 MW
46% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
+454 MW
45% capacity
Importing from France
Greenlink
Ireland
-262 MW
52% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
IFA
France
+204 MW
10% capacity
Importing from France
Moyle
N. Ireland
-83 MW
17% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Nemo
Belgium
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Belgium