Wind power today

UK Wind Power Today

Check wind generation in Great Britain's electricity mix. Live source readings and their periods are shown when available; historical report context is dated separately.

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Great Britain covers England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland operates in a separate electricity market.

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What wind power means for the grid today

Wind is often the biggest swing source in the GB electricity mix. When wind output rises, renewable share tends to improve and gas generation can fall if demand and interconnector flows allow it.

Check the source interval alongside a reading. Near-live observations and completed half-hours are separate bases and can legitimately differ.

Recent wind context

Highest average wind output was about 10.8 GW on Sunday 27 September. The week from Wednesday 23 September to Monday 28 September averaged about 25.5 GW of measured generation, with renewables averaging 40.5% of measured output. The strongest renewable day in the available data was Sunday 27 September, when wind, solar and hydro together averaged 52.8% of measured generation. Gas was highest on Monday 28 September and lowest on Sunday 27 September.

Wind output varies with weather systems, so daily and weekly comparisons are more useful than a single instant when judging whether today is especially windy.

FAQs

Is UK wind power the same all day?

No. Wind generation changes through the day as weather conditions move across wind farms and as grid balancing decisions are made.

Does high wind make electricity cleaner?

Usually yes, especially when high wind reduces gas generation. Carbon intensity also depends on demand, nuclear output, imports and other sources.

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