UK sets new solar generation record

James Murray
clock • 3 min read
UK sets new solar generation record

Data suggests solar generation peaked at 13.57GW this weekend, surpassing the previous record of 12.2GW

The UK looks to have set a new solar power generation, with recorded output hitting 13.57GW on Saturday afternoon, comfortably surpassing the previous record of 12.2GW which was set in early April...

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