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Lowest-forecast 120-minute charging window

In the 2026-08-14 E2 forecast snapshot, the rank-one continuous 120-minute interval runs from 12:00 to 14:00 Europe/London. The four half-hour forecasts produce a mean of 83.25 gCO2/kWh, with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 84 gCO2/kWh. That ranking applies only to this GB forecast day and does not predict another day's best interval or the emissions of an individual charge.

National Energy System Operator and partners: Carbon Intensity API national forecast

Reviewed

Key facts and evidence

For Great Britain, reviewed on 2026-08-13, the lowest-mean continuous 120-minute forecast window in the 2026-08-14 Europe/London snapshot is 12:00–14:00. Four half-hour forecasts give a mean of 83.25 gCO2/kWh and span 83 to 84 gCO2/kWh; no recurring timetable or realised household result is inferred.

National Energy System Operator and partners: Carbon Intensity API national forecast

Interpret the best continuous 120-minute carbon-intensity forecast interval in the dated 2026-08-14 GB snapshot and preserve its limits.

Continuous forecast horizon

The E2 method admits only continuous half-hour slots with a forecast value. For this duration, the unrounded mean ranks 12:00–14:00 Europe/London first within the 2026-08-14 local day.

Variation inside the window

The minimum and maximum show the spread of the four contributing forecasts rather than an uncertainty interval. They remain forecast system values and do not become measurements when averaged.

No recurring rule

The page makes no claim that midday is generally preferable. Another local date requires its own complete forecast horizon and ranking.

What to do next

Read the interval as four forecast slots from one complete GB local-day horizon, keeping the date and timezone visible.

Immediate action: Verify a fresh forecast and the required charging duration before making a later timing decision.

  • Discard this ranking for any date other than 2026-08-14 or when actual-emissions evidence is required.

Professional hand-off

  • Resolve charger or vehicle control questions through the applicable manufacturer documentation or support.

Questions this record can answer

What does the sourced evidence say about continuous forecast horizon?

The E2 method admits only continuous half-hour slots with a forecast value. For this duration, the unrounded mean ranks 12:00–14:00 Europe/London first within the 2026-08-14 local day.

What does the sourced evidence say about variation inside the window?

The minimum and maximum show the spread of the four contributing forecasts rather than an uncertainty interval. They remain forecast system values and do not become measurements when averaged.

What does the sourced evidence say about no recurring rule?

The page makes no claim that midday is generally preferable. Another local date requires its own complete forecast horizon and ranking.

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