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Great Britain's grid, Monday, 28 September 2026

Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 38% from gas, coal and oil and 14% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 162 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.

FOSSIL FUELS AHEAD OF RENEWABLES
29%renewables

of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 38% · nuclear 14% · 162 gCO2/kWh

AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 08:00 AT 97 GCO2/KWH

Wind5.0 GW
Solar2.6 GW
Gas10.6 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports2.0 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

Share card: Renewables met 29% of Great Britain's electricity demand on Monday, 28 September 2026

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Renewables met 29% of Great Britain's electricity demand on Monday, 28 September 2026 | UK Data Hub