Data from the National Grid ESO has shown that the UK set a new wind energy generation record of almost 22GW of clean electricity.
The record was set in the half-hour period between 8.00-8.30am on 21 December, providing 56% of Britain’s electricity. This beats the previous record of 21.6GW set on 10 January this year.
Although the latest statistics represent a new electricity generation record, the highest percentage of electricity generated from wind in a half-hour period is 69% on 19 November this year.
RenewableUK Chief Executive Dan McGrail said: “Setting a new wind energy record is a great achievement to celebrate during this festive period. Wind power is taking centre stage in our modern clean energy mix, strengthening our energy security and keeping Britain powered up at the coldest, darkest time of the year.
“In the new year, the renewable energy industry will be working closely with the Government to ensure that we maximise investment in new projects, most critically through the next auction for new clean energy projects, to lower everyone’s energy bills and get us to net zero as fast as possible. We’re calling for Ministers to be ambitious when they set out new parameters in March for next summer’s auction, which we hope will secure a record amount of new renewable energy capacity and boost jobs in the sector.”