Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 21:25, the UK National Grid is generating 25% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 43% from low-carbon sources overall, with 42% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 175 gCO₂/kWh — Moderate.
Carbon Intensity
Moderate175
gCO₂/kWh
Moderate carbon levels. Consider delaying high-energy tasks.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
42.5
%
Renewables
24.8
%
Fossil Fuels
41.6
%
Grid Operations
Demand
26.44
GW
Net Flow
3685
MW importing
Market & Economics
Storage
797
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
3685 MW
Exports
0 MW
Net Flow
+3685 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
IFA
France
+908 MW
45% capacity
Importing from France
Viking
Denmark
+724 MW
52% capacity
Importing from Denmark
Nemo
Belgium
+225 MW
23% capacity
Importing from Belgium
Greenlink
Ireland
+180 MW
36% capacity
Importing from Ireland
IFA2
France
+146 MW
15% capacity
Importing from France
BritNed
Netherlands
+102 MW
10% capacity
Importing from Netherlands
ElecLink
France
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to France
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
Moyle
N. Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland