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This dataset utilizes the Carbon Intensity Region API to provide real-time information on the forecast carbon intensity (gCO2/kWh) of electricity consumption across various regions in Great Britain and our electricity generation mix.

The carbon intensity of electricity is a measure of how much CO2 emissions are produced per kilowatt hour of electricity consumed.

The generation mix shows what percentage is generated from various sources such as solar, wind, nuclear, hydro and fossil fuels such as gas and coal.

Updated every hour and forecasted up to 96 hours ahead. The values are calculated using state-of-the-art machine learning and power system modelling techniques, incorporating emissions from large metered power stations, interconnector imports, transmission and distribution losses, and embedded wind and solar generation.

Data is available at the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) regions. Please note, these regions do not align with the standard UK regions.

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The Intensity Index\u00a0applied depends on the Intensity Forecast which is measured in gCO2/kWh and varies from year to year. See the table below for conversion;

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
YearVery lowLowModerateHighVery high
20240 to 3435 to 109110 to 189190 to 270270+
20250 to 2930 to 99100 to 179180 to 250250+
20260 to 2425 to 8990 to 169170 to 230230+
20270 to 1920 to 7980 to 159160 to 210210+
20280 to 1415 to 6970 to 149150 to 190190+
20290 to 910 to 5960 to 139140 to 170170+
20300 to 45 to 4950 to 129130 to 150150+
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