Fossil fuel generation falls to record low as renewables dominate energy market
Fossil fuel generation has more than halved over the last decade, hitting a new record low in 2020.
Articles tagged with: wind generation
No coal in the nation’s stocking: Britain sees first coal-free Christmas Day
Britain had its first coal-free Christmas, while wind set a new generation record on Boxing Day to round off a record-breaking year for green energy.
Wind generation sets another record in banner year for the technology
A new wind generation record was set over the weekend, hitting a high of 17.278GW during a half hour period on Saturday.
Energy white paper: Modelling suggests wind and solar generation could quadruple by 2050
Modelling as part of the government’s long-awaited energy white paper shows that wind and solar generation could more than quadruple by 2050.
BM prices skyrocket to £1,000/MWh as cold weather and low wind bites
Prices in the Balancing Mechanism hit £1,000/MWh last night (03 December) with two CCGT offers accepted at the price.
National Grid ESO warns of tight margins across weekend
National Grid ESO has warned of tighter margins than usual due to a mix of low wind and generator outages.
SSEN awards first CMZ contract to a wind generator as it continues to expand flexibility scheme
The first wind generator contract has been awarded as part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) Constraint Management Zone (CMZ) flexibility scheme.
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.
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.