UK Gas Generation

Gas generation is the flexible part of Britain’s electricity system.

It often rises when demand is high, wind is low, solar has faded or imports are not covering the gap.

Latest GB electricity snapshot

Snapshot timestamp: 2026-06-30 10:30:00 UTC. Source freshness: Elexon FUELINST/BMRS + ESO + PV Live (live).

  • Demand: 26.1 GW
  • Visible generation: 29.9 GW
  • Carbon intensity: 170 gCO₂/kWh (high)
  • Renewable share: 46%
  • Gas share: 42%
  • Wind: 4.2 GW
  • Solar: 7.6 GW
  • Nuclear: 3.0 GW
  • Imports/exports: 4.9 GW net imports

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