How we generated electricity in February
In February, wind was our largest source of generation, providing more than a third (34.8%) of our electricity.
Just over half (51%) of electricity came from zero-carbon sources, peaking at 84% on 4 February at 12:30pm.
High usage of renewables allowed the generation of electricity to average at 133gCO2/kWh, the lowest achieved in the last year.
This is a great sign as we head into spring and summer where we can expect renewables to play a greater role in providing our electricity.
Demand for electricity peaked on 7 February at 5:30pm..
If you have any questions about these figures, contact us here.
Craig Dyke
Head of National Control
Find out about Great Britain's electricity generation and how much came from sources such as wind, solar and biomass in our monthly snapshot.
Our control room experts continue to balance supply and demand second by second as we move into the spring months – and you can follow the electricity mix live in our carbon intensity app - available on Google Play Store and The App Store.
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