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Great Britain's grid, Friday, 2 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 32% from gas, coal and oil and 14% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 126 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
54%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 32% · nuclear 14% · 126 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 14:00 AT 65 GCO2/KWH
Wind12.3 GW
Solar2.4 GW
Gas8.9 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports-2.6 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 13:26, 8 Oct 2026
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