Wind generation sets new record in UK surpassing 21 GW

Wind generation in the UK set another record on Tuesday, providing 21.6 GW of electricity in the half-hour period between 1800-1830, RenewableUK said today after the record was confirmed by National Grid ESO.

This comes shortly after the previous record of 20.9 GW on December 30, 2022.

"Throughout this blustery winter, wind is taking a leading role as our major power source, setting new records time and time again,” said RenewableUK's chief executive Dan McGrail. “This is good news for billpayers and businesses, as wind is our cheapest source of new power and reduces the UK’s use of expensive fossil fuels which are driving up energy bills,” he added.

RenewableUK tracks electricity generation from low-carbon sources and said that these sources produced 82.5% of Britain’s electricity from December 27 to January 9. Gas demand was thus reduced by 1.31 billion cubic meters, which would have cost GBP 2.1 billion (USD 2.5bn/EUR 2.4bn).

According to National Grid ESO, on Monday, January 9, wind accounted for 50.2% of British electricity, nuclear for 15.9%, gas for 13.1%, imports for 10%, biomass for 4.8%, hydro for 3.8%, solar for 1.3% and coal for 1.1%. Tuesday's wind record may undergo slight adjustments in expectation of all data for yesterday.

(GBP 1 = USD 1.212/EUR 1.128)

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