UK Electricity Grid Dashboard
See how Britain’s electricity is being generated right now.
Explore the live UK electricity generation mix, see what’s forecast over the coming hours, look back at historical trends and discover record-breaking days for wind, solar and other renewable energy sources.
Whether you’re simply curious or you own a heat pump, EV, solar panels or battery storage, understanding how the grid changes throughout the day can help you make smarter energy decisions.
Understanding the UK electricity grid
The UK’s electricity grid is constantly changing.
Every minute, electricity is generated from a mix of wind, solar, nuclear, gas, hydro and other sources. That mix changes with the weather, demand and the time of day.
On a windy afternoon, renewable generation may supply most of Britain’s electricity. On a cold winter evening, gas-fired power stations often play a much larger role.
This dashboard helps you explore those changes in real time.
What's included?
The way electricity is generated affects both its carbon intensity and, increasingly, the price of electricity.
As more renewable energy comes online, periods of high wind and strong sunshine can lead to cleaner and often cheaper electricity.
That’s one of the reasons flexible electricity tariffs and home energy technologies are becoming more valuable.
If you own a heat pump, electric vehicle, solar panels or battery storage, understanding when the grid is at its greenest can help you make better use of your energy.
The dashboard includes:
Live UK electricity generation by fuel type
Forecast generation mix
Historical generation trends
All-time generation records
Renewable generation insights
Interactive charts to explore changes over time
All data updates automatically, giving you an up-to-date view of how Britain’s electricity is being produced.
