UK solar power hits record high as fossil fuel use drops to historic low
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UK solar power hits record high as fossil fuel use drops to historic low

26 Apr 2026 · Originally published 26 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: UK solar generation hits record 15 GW as gas falls to historic low
Great Britain's electricity grid reached a major milestone this week, with solar power generation exceeding 15 GW for the first time ever. On one afternoon, zero-carbon energy sources made up nearly 99% of the nation's power mix, while gas usage fell to a record low.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK
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