'A major milestone': UK sets new solar generation record

James Murray
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'A major milestone': UK sets new solar generation record

NESO confirms solar generation topped 12GW for a half hour period yesterday, setting yet another renewables record for the UK

The UK yesterday achieved a new maximum solar generation record, as solar panels provided 12.2GW of power to the grid between 12:30pm and 1pm. Confirming the record, the National Energy Systems Operator...

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