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Great Britain's grid, Thursday, 1 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 41% from gas, coal and oil and 14% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 170 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
FOSSIL FUELS AHEAD OF RENEWABLES
40%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 41% · nuclear 14% · 170 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 13:00 AT 117 GCO2/KWH
Wind8.0 GW
Solar3.1 GW
Gas12.0 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports-1.0 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 14:39, 2 Oct 2026
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