Storm Ellen

The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
August 28, 2020

Wind power continues to break records as Storm Francis hits UK

​Another new wind generation record has been set in the UK as it continues to be battered by storms.
ECIU estimates that each onshore wind farm can produce 9MW for each square kilometre of space. Image: Pxfuel.
August 26, 2020

Wind generation sets new record in Britain thanks to Storm Ellen

​Wind generation hit a new record thanks to Storm Ellen over the weekend, making up almost 60% of the energy mix.

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