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Great Britain's grid, Sunday, 11 October 2026

Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 21% from gas, coal and oil and 14% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 120 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.

RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
38%renewables

of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 21% · nuclear 14% · 120 gCO2/kWh

AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 01:00 AT 60 GCO2/KWH

Wind8.0 GW
Solar2.1 GW
Gas5.8 GW
Nuclear4.0 GW
Imports5.4 GW

NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.

24 hourly readings, drawn 23:27, 12 Oct 2026

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Renewables met 38% of Great Britain's electricity demand on Sunday, 11 October 2026 | UK Data Hub