The high volume of renewables in Britain's electricity mix saw generation average at 133gCO2/kWh - "the lowest achieved in the last year" - the National Grid ESO has said.
Wind and gas continued their campaigns for the majority of Britain's electricity mix producing 33.3% and 35.7% respectively in January 2024, as imports spike.
Energy analyst EnAppSys has published a new report showing that Great Britain was a net energy importer in the first half of 2023, while France exports the most power of any country in Europe.
Cornwall Insight has argued in its latest research paper that smart meters are set to play a vitally important role in securing energy security in the UK.
Britain’s high carbon prices look set to drive more prolonged periods without coal generation, but the country is still reliant on coal power from overseas, energy analyst firm EnAppSys has claimed.
