Average grid demand for this UK day.
On 19 February 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 41.21 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 44.9% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 203 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 19 February 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 41.21 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 44.9% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 203 gCO₂/kWh. Daily UK electricity demand, generation, carbon intensity, imports, exports and key records.
Daily insight
On 19 February 2026, Britain’s electricity grid averaged 41.21 GW of grid demand, with renewables averaging 44.9% of tracked domestic generation and carbon intensity averaging 203 gCO₂/kWh.
The highest demand period was 46.94 GW at 17:30, while the lowest carbon intensity period was 106 gCO₂/kWh at 00:00.
Daily chart
Generation mix