Average grid demand for this UK day.
On 18 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 40.63 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 50.0% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 164 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 18 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 40.63 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 50.0% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 164 gCO₂/kWh. Daily UK electricity demand, generation, carbon intensity, imports, exports and key records.
Daily insight
On 18 January 2023, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 40.63 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 50.0% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 164 gCO₂/kWh.
The highest demand period was 48.83 GW at 10:30, while the lowest carbon intensity period was 91 gCO₂/kWh at 02:30.
Daily chart
Generation mix