Wind and solar power reduce UK gas import costs by £1.7bn
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Wind and solar power reduce UK gas import costs by £1.7bn

11 May 2026 · Originally published 11 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began - Carbon …
Record-breaking wind and solar energy generation has significantly reduced the UK's reliance on imported gas since the start of the conflict in Iran. By generating enough clean electricity to replace 34 tankers of liquified natural gas, these renewable sources have saved the country approximately £1.7bn.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK National
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