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The system enables renewable generation to remain on the system and avoid pre-emptive curtailment – prolonging the export of renewable energy. Image: National Grid ESO.

April 6, 2021

Greenest electricity grid record smashed on Easter Monday

Great Britain’s grid hit the greenest it has ever been on Monday 5 April at 1pm, with carbon intensity dropping to 39gCO2/kWh.

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February 10, 2020

Storm Ciara leads to record breaking weekend for wind generation

Over the weekend, Storm Ciara hit the UK causing wind power to surge, breaking two records.

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