Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 14:10, the UK National Grid is generating 24% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 38% from low-carbon sources overall, with 49% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 199 gCO₂/kWh — Moderate.
Carbon Intensity
Moderate199
gCO₂/kWh
Moderate carbon levels. Consider delaying high-energy tasks.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
38.2
%
Renewables
24.4
%
Fossil Fuels
48.7
%
Grid Operations
Demand
35.33
GW
Net Flow
1881
MW exporting
Market & Economics
Storage
1033
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
1610 MW
Exports
3491 MW
Net Flow
-1881 MW
NSL
Norway
+1400 MW
100% capacity
Importing from Norway
Viking
Denmark
-784 MW
56% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
ElecLink
France
-669 MW
67% capacity
Exporting to France
IFA2
France
-556 MW
56% capacity
Exporting to France
East-West
Ireland
-530 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
Nemo
Belgium
+209 MW
21% capacity
Importing from Belgium
IFA
France
-188 MW
9% capacity
Exporting to France
BritNed
Netherlands
+1 MW
0% capacity
Importing from Netherlands