Britain Sets New Wind Power Record, Generating Over 22 GW

Wind turbines supplied more than half of the UK's electricity on Sunday, highlighting the growing role of renewables in the nation's energy mix.

Wind turbines across Britain generated a record 22.2 gigawatts of electricity on Sunday evening, surpassing the previous record of 21.8 GW set last year.
At its peak, wind power provided nearly 70% of the country’s electricity needs early Monday morning, maintaining over half of the supply into the afternoon.
The increase in wind energy output is attributed to higher-than-average wind speeds and the expansion of wind farms, including the Viking wind farm in Shetland and the first phase of Dogger Bank in the North Sea.
Analysts predict that 2024 could mark the first year where wind power is the UK's top electricity source, supported by government plans to achieve 95% low-carbon power by 2030.
The shift underscores the growing reliance on renewable energy, with measures such as battery storage and demand flexibility highlighted as key to managing variability in supply.