UK renewables capacity overtakes fossil fuels for the first time

James Murray
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New report from Drax reveals UK renewables now stands at a record 42GW of capacity, exceeding the fossil fuel power fleet for the first time

The UK's energy industry has chalked off another green record, with renewables capacity overtaking fossil fuel capacity for the first time. The latest report from Drax Electric Insights today reveals...

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