New wind energy generation record keeps Britain powered up

National Grid has confirmed that wind energy generation hit a new high of 15.32 gigawatts on Friday, providing 36 percent of Britain’s electricity demand, between 12.15 and 1.45pm. This beats the previous record of 15.04GW set on 18 December 2018. RenewableUK’s Executive Director Emma Pinchbeck said: “At one of the coldest times of the year, when we need it most, wind is generating over a third of Britain’s power needs, setting a new clean energy record. It’s yet another demonstration of how our energy mix is shifting to renewables, with onshore and offshore wind in the vanguard.