A surge in renewable generation pushed the carbon emissions intensity of the UK’s grid to a record low this summer as output from gas-fired power stations dropped by a third, according to a new analysis by Drax. Emissions from UK power generation fell to 143 grams of CO2 per kWh (g/kWh), in the third quarter of this year, the latest analysis carried out by Imperial College for Drax Electric Insights shows. This marks the first time on record that this benchmark for the emissions intensity of UK generation has dropped below 150 g/kWh over an entire quarter.
Fall in gas output drives grid emissions to record low
