Average grid demand for this UK day.
On 17 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 38.89 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 36.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 206 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 17 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 38.89 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 36.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 206 gCO₂/kWh. Daily UK electricity demand, generation, carbon intensity, imports, exports and key records.
Daily insight
On 17 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 38.89 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 36.1% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 206 gCO₂/kWh.
The highest demand period was 47.48 GW at 12:00, while the lowest carbon intensity period was 109 gCO₂/kWh at 23:30.
Daily chart
Generation mix