UK sets new wind energy production record

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RenewableUK is highlighting new statistics from National Grid ESO which show that onshore and offshore wind farms have generated a record high of 19,936 megawatts (MW) of electricity, providing more than half of Britain’s electricity.

The new record was set between 11.30am and 12 noon yesterday, beating the previous record of 19,916MW set on 25th May this year. At the new half-hourly peak, Britain’s wind farms were generating 52.2% of the nation’s electricity. Over the course of yesterday as a whole, wind generated 50% of our power. Although this represents a new generation record, the highest percentage of electricity generated from wind in a half-hour period is 64% on 29th January this year. RenewableUK’s... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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