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Britain's Electricity Grid - Energy Mix
Live generation mix and carbon intensity
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So the numbers are in for 2025, and it was a record year! Fossil fuels contributed just 23.9% of our electricity generation needs. That's the lowest ever figure.

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National Grid Live – UK Electricity Generation & Carbon Intensity
Live GB electricity generation mix and carbon intensity. Updated every 5 minutes.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Heavy reliance on gas for generation during winter is exemplified by it's 52.7% contribution to GB generation this very cold January morning.

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January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
So - what kept the lights on this Christmas?

54.3% wind energy and just 16.9% fossil fuels (Gas)!

Nice one!

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December 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Live Grid generation mix at energymix.uk Updates every five minutes.
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM