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Great Britain's grid, Friday, 6 November 2026

Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 58% from gas, coal and oil and 15% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 237 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.

FOSSIL FUELS AHEAD OF RENEWABLES
17%renewables

of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 58% · nuclear 15% · 237 gCO2/kWh

AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 12:00 AT 222 GCO2/KWH

Wind4.8 GW
Solar0.5 GW
Gas20.0 GW
Nuclear5.1 GW
Imports-0.1 GW

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

24 hourly readings, drawn 12:08, 8 Nov 2026

Share card: Renewables met 17% of Great Britain's electricity demand on Friday, 6 November 2026

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