Live UK Energy Mix
Real-time National Grid data — generation mix, carbon intensity, and solar output, updated every 30 seconds.
As of 03:25, the UK National Grid is generating 16% of its electricity from renewables (wind, solar and hydro) and 33% from low-carbon sources overall, with 55% from fossil fuels. Carbon intensity is 218 gCO₂/kWh — High.
Carbon Intensity
High218
gCO₂/kWh
High carbon intensity. Best to wait if possible.
Energy Generation
Low Carbon
33.1
%
Renewables
15.6
%
Fossil Fuels
55.0
%
Grid Operations
Demand
29.11
GW
Net Flow
237
MW exporting
Market & Economics
Storage
190
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
3389 MW
Exports
3626 MW
Net Flow
-237 MW
Viking
Denmark
-1448 MW
103% capacity
Exporting to Denmark
BritNed
Netherlands
-1015 MW
101% capacity
Exporting to Netherlands
ElecLink
France
+1000 MW
100% capacity
Importing from France
NSL
Norway
+956 MW
68% capacity
Importing from Norway
IFA2
France
+931 MW
93% capacity
Importing from France
Nemo
Belgium
-515 MW
52% capacity
Exporting to Belgium
Greenlink
Ireland
-514 MW
103% capacity
Exporting to Ireland
IFA
France
+502 MW
25% capacity
Importing from France
Moyle
N. Ireland
-134 MW
27% capacity
Exporting to N. Ireland
East-West
Ireland
0 MW
0% capacity
Exporting to Ireland