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Great Britain's grid, Saturday, 3 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 29% from gas, coal and oil and 15% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 136 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
39%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 29% · nuclear 15% · 136 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 03:00 AT 82 GCO2/KWH
Wind8.0 GW
Solar2.3 GW
Gas8.0 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 13:27, 8 Oct 2026
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