Storm sets new wind power record
On Saturday afternoon there was 19623MW, or 19.6GW, of wind-generated power on the system.
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Your support makes all the difference.The UK record for the amount of renewable electricity generated by wind was broken following Storm Malik the National Grid’s operators said.
On Saturday afternoon there was 19623MW, or 19.6GW, of wind-generated power on the system, according to the National Grid Electricity System Operator (National Grid ESO).
The previous record was 17.7 GW which was set in May last year.
A National Grid ESO spokesperson said: “Britain has the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world and records like this are proof of how far we’ve come.
“By 2025 we want to be able to operate a zero carbon grid, harnessing clean green energy sources.
“However, whilst we mark this moment, our thoughts are with those communities who have been impacted by the storms over the weekend.”