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Great Britain's grid, Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 33% from gas, coal and oil and 13% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 151 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
43%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 33% · nuclear 13% · 151 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 23:00 AT 50 GCO2/KWH
Wind11.6 GW
Solar1.4 GW
Gas10.6 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports0.3 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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