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Great Britain's grid, Sunday, 4 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 24% from gas, coal and oil and 15% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 113 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
44%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 24% · nuclear 15% · 113 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 12:00 AT 55 GCO2/KWH
Wind9.0 GW
Solar2.4 GW
Gas6.3 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports1.9 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 13:28, 8 Oct 2026
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