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Great Britain's grid, Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 45% from gas, coal and oil and 13% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 207 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
FOSSIL FUELS AHEAD OF RENEWABLES
23%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 45% · nuclear 13% · 207 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 13:00 AT 177 GCO2/KWH
Wind4.9 GW
Solar1.5 GW
Gas14.1 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports2.5 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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