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Great Britain's grid, Friday, 9 October 2026
Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 9% from gas, coal and oil and 14% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 48 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.
RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
71%renewables
of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 9% · nuclear 14% · 48 gCO2/kWh
AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 14:00 AT 36 GCO2/KWH
Wind18.3 GW
Solar1.5 GW
Gas2.7 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports0.7 GW
NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.
24 hourly readings, drawn 14:11, 11 Oct 2026
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