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Carbon Content of the UK Grid:
510
gCO2/kWh
Last updated at
07:25:00
This figure takes into account source supply and average transmission
losses
| CO2 Content: |
Grid Utilisation: |
| AVERAGE |
BELOW AVERAGE |
Should I use my dishwasher, washing machine or tumble dryer?
NO!
The carbon footprint is at average levels, but if possible wait until the carbon footprint has dropped before using electricity for non-essential tasks: 81% of the electricity supply is currently being generated from fossil fuels.
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Where our power is coming from:
| Power Source:
| Megawatts: |
Percent: |
| Closed Cycle Gas Turbine |
19,608 MW |
50.4% |
| Open Cycle Gas Turbine |
- |
- |
| Oil |
- |
- |
| Coal |
12,191 MW |
31.3% |
| Nuclear |
6,450 MW |
16.6% |
| Wind Turbines |
65 |
0.2% |
| Hydro Pump Storage |
450 MW |
1.2% |
| Hydro |
171 MW |
0.4% |
| Other |
- |
- |
| Import from France |
- |
- |
| Import from Ireland |
- |
- |
| Total |
38,935 MW |
100.0% |
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