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Great Britain's grid, Friday, 18 September 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 14% from gas, coal and oil and 12% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 62 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
69%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 14% · nuclear 12% · 62 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 15:00 AT 38 GCO2/KWH
Wind16.6 GW
Solar1.7 GW
Gas3.7 GW
Nuclear3.3 GW
Imports-0.4 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 00:44, 1 Oct 2026
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