UK Renewable Electricity

Renewable electricity is a major part of Britain’s grid, especially when wind output is strong or solar is producing through the middle of the day.

Renewable share rises when wind, solar, hydro and biomass make up more of generation.

Latest GB electricity snapshot

Snapshot timestamp: 2026-06-25 10:00:00 UTC. Source freshness: Elexon FUELINST/BMRS + ESO + PV Live (live).

  • Demand: 24.7 GW
  • Visible generation: 28.5 GW
  • Carbon intensity: 114 gCO₂/kWh (moderate)
  • Renewable share: 60%
  • Gas share: 24%
  • Wind: 4.4 GW
  • Solar: 10.5 GW
  • Nuclear: 3.6 GW
  • Imports/exports: 6.3 GW net imports

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