Wind energy smashes UK electricity share record

Jessica Shankleman
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Wind turbines met 22 per cent of power demand on Sunday, while coal contributed just 13 per cent

Yesterday's high winds may have been frustrating for anyone out and about, but they also helped set a new record for wind power on the grid. According to RenewableUK, Britain's fleet of onshore and...

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