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Great Britain's grid, Thursday, 8 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 9% from gas, coal and oil and 13% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 66 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
55%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 9% · nuclear 13% · 66 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 01:00 AT 45 GCO2/KWH
Wind14.1 GW
Solar2.6 GW
Gas2.8 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports4.7 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 14:08, 11 Oct 2026
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