Renewables overtook fossil fuels in UK electricity mix for first time

A wind turbine farm off the coast of Yorkshire, UK

A wind turbine farm off the flee of Yorkshire, UK

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UK wind turbines, photo voltaic farms and diversified renewable sources of energy generated more electricity this summer than coal and gas energy stations, marking the major quarter in history that renewables like eclipsed fossil fuels within the nation.

In a extensive milestone, an diagnosis by local weather net space Carbon Brief stumbled on that renewables generated 29.5 terawatt hours throughout July to September, versus 29.1 TWh from fossil fuels.

“It’s no longer a ask of whether or no longer renewables can secure the backbone of the UK grid, generating more electricity than any diversified offer – it is a ask …

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