Great Britain has achieved a new maximum solar generation record yesterday, according to the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
NESO data showed that between 12:30 – 1pm on 1 April, solar generated within Great Britain stood at 12.2GW.
This is a major milestone on our journey to operating zero-carbon electricity system for a period of time this year, NESO said.
In response to the news, Jess Ralston, analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said: “Every new solar panel installed in the UK makes us less dependent on gas imports, which is good for our energy independence as well as for stabilising energy bills given the sun offers up its power for free.
“As we install more solar and build more wind turbines, our reliance on gas will fall, as will our vulnerability to the likes of Putin.
“Volatile gas prices cost us an extra £140bn since the crisis began so there are benefits for tax payers and bill payers alike.”