Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 01:05, the UK National Grid is generating 28% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 50% from low-carbon sources overall, with 36% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 152 gCO₂/kWh — Moderate.
Carbon Intensity
Moderate152
gCO₂/kWh
Moderate carbon levels. Consider delaying high-energy tasks.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
49.9
%
Renewables
27.7
%
Fossil Fuels
35.7
%
Grid Operations
Demand
30.06
GW
Net Flow
6952
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
271
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
7705 MW
Exports
753 MW
Net Flow
+6952 MW
Viking
Denmark
+1423 MW
102% capacity
Importing from Denmark
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
IFA
France
+1002 MW
50% capacity
Importing from France
ElecLink
France
+997 MW
100% capacity
Importing from France
IFA2
France
+992 MW
99% capacity
Importing from France
BritNed
Netherlands
+976 MW
98% capacity
Importing from Netherlands
Nemo
Belgium
+915 MW
92% capacity
Importing from Belgium
Greenlink
Ireland
-475 MW
95% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Moyle
N. Ireland
-176 MW
35% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
-102 MW
20% capacity
Exporting to Ireland