Average grid demand for this UK day.
On 12 August 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 31.72 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 56.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 141 gCO₂/kWh. Daily UK electricity demand, generation, carbon intensity, imports, exports and key records.
Average grid demand for this UK day.
Highest 15-minute grid demand period.
Average carbon intensity where available.
Average renewable share of tracked generation.
Live Grid Data UK
On 12 August 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 31.72 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 56.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 141 gCO₂/kWh. Daily UK electricity demand, generation, carbon intensity, imports, exports and key records.
Daily insight
On 12 August 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 31.72 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 56.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 141 gCO₂/kWh.
The highest demand period was 37.83 GW at 13:00, while the lowest carbon intensity period was 87 gCO₂/kWh at 12:00.
Daily chart
Generation mix