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Britain breaks solar energy record twice, with 14.4GW generated
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Summary
Britain set new national records for solar power generation on consecutive days, reaching 14.1 GW on Monday and 14.4 GW on Tuesday. The surge, driven by sunny spring weather, surpassed the previous record of 14 GW set in July last year. Additionally, the UK approved the development of its largest solar farm.
Key Facts
- •Solar generation reached a record 14.1 GW on Monday, surpassing the previous 14 GW record from last July.[1]confirmed
- •A new record of 14.4 GW was set on Tuesday.[1]confirmed
- •The UK approved plans for its biggest solar farm.[1]confirmed
[1] Guardian World
Locations
United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Europe
55.38, -3.44EnglandUnited Kingdom, Europe
52.36, -1.17WalesUnited Kingdom, Europe
52.13, -3.78ScotlandUnited Kingdom, Europe
56.49, -4.20Sources (1)
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Britain set new national records for solar power generation on consecutive days, reaching 14.1 GW on Monday and 14.4 GW on Tuesday. The surge, driven by sunny spring weather, surpassed the previous record of 14 GW set in July last year. Additionally, the UK approved the development of its largest solar farm.
- • Solar generation reached a record 14.1 GW on Monday, surpassing the previous 14 GW record from last July.
- • A new record of 14.4 GW was set on Tuesday.
- • The UK approved plans for its biggest solar farm.