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National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has launched a new real-time data dashboard tracking the carbon intensity of Britain’s power grid.
The dashboard shows the current generation mix and carbon intensity of the electricity system as well as historic carbon intensity by week and the daily carbon intensity of balancing actions by the ESO.
The generation mix includes imports via subsea interconnectors and shows the carbon intensity of imports from each country.
The ESO said data from the dashboard is being fed to a display in 10 Downing Street for the duration of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
The body is aiming to make the power grid ready for zero carbon operation by 2025.
Matt Magill, senior manager for zero carbon operation at the ESO, said: “Our new carbon intensity dashboard reveals some fascinating data on our power mix, and how it’s changing as more clean energy sources connect to the grid. We’re particularly excited to share a new level of insight into the impact of our balancing actions as Britain’s electricity system operator.
“As the country decarbonises, it’ll be more important than ever to understand the impact of these actions to keep electricity flowing safely. We expect to see the carbon intensity of these actions reducing as our new innovations and technologies mean less intervention is needed to secure a greener system.”
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