Great Britain’s electricity system has greenest day ever over Easter
A article published in The Guardian on 6th April 2021 states that data shows that on Monday 5th April, sun and wind generated 60% of all electricity.
Great Britain’s electricity system recorded its greenest ever day over the Easter bank holiday as sunshine and windy weather led to a surge in renewable energy.
On Easter Monday, wind turbines and solar farms generated 60% of all electricity as households enjoyed a bank holiday lunch. At the same time the UK’s nuclear reactors provided 16% of the electricity mix, meaning almost 80% of the grid was powered from low-carbon sources.
To read the full article by Jillian Ambrose in The Guardian, click here.
