Solar power provides record 14.4% of Britain's electricity in July
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Solar power provides record 14.4% of Britain's electricity in July

2 Aug 2026 · Originally published 2 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Solar farms and rooftop panels generated a record share of the UK's electricity last month, helped by higher-than-average sunshine hours. With more households installing panels to manage energy costs, this shift marks a significant increase from the 9.6% share recorded at the same time last year.
Source: Guardian Env National
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