Low carbon power sources "keeping the lights on this winter" in the UK

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RenewableUK is publishing new statistics today which show that over the entire winter period, low carbon power sources (renewables and nuclear) generated over 60% of Britain’s total electricity generation (56.13 terawatt hours).

The figures are being released at the end of our fortnightly Winter Power Update, which has been providing regular updates of our generation statistics covering 1st November 2022 to 28th February 2023, when demand is usually at its highest. The final figures show that overall, during the winter period, onshore and offshore wind provided 60% of our low carbon power (31.4 TWh), followed by nuclear which generated 26% (14.34 TWh) - enough to power 14 million British homes all year round. This increased Britain’s energy security... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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