Britain breaks 'green grid' record with latest 100 per cent clean power milestone

James Murray
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Britain breaks 'green grid' record with latest 100 per cent clean power milestone

Update from Imperial College London reveals the UK grid ran on 100 per cent clean electricity for 25 hours during December, setting yet another record

The UK's electricity grid ran on 100 per cent clean power for 25 hours during December, setting a new monthly record and providing further evidence that the energy system can enable a zero-emission grid....

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