UK poised to set new solar record

Madeleine Cuff
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Hot weather heading into the bank holiday prompts National Grid to forecast solar generation "in excess of 8GW" - putting Britain on track to beat 8.48GW generation record set in May

While all those lucky people who have started the bank holiday weekend early will be basking in bright sunshine across the UK today the country's solar panels are set to be working overtime, with expectations...

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