On- and offshore wind power generates record 23% of British electricity – Scottish Energy News

The National Grid has announced that onshore and offshore wind-turbines
have set a new record by generating more than 10,000 megawatts of
electricity for the first time.

The record of 10,104MW was achieved between 2 and 2.30pm on 8 Dec 2016,
providing 23% of Britain’s total electricity demand at that time.

A spokesman for the trade association Renewable UK commented: “This shows
that wind is playing an increasingly central role as a reliable part of our
new modern energy system.

“As we install more wind power, more records will tumble. This is a
Christmas clean energy bonus – not just for the renewable energy sector,
but for all of us”.

Juliet Davenport, Chief Executive of 100%-renewable Good Energy – which
owns the UK’s first commercial wind farm in Cornwall – said;

“This is a fantastic achievement for wind power and renewable energy in the
UK. Wind has transformed the way the UK has sourced electricity in recent
years, so this is a great cause for celebration.

“This shows that the transition from big old-fashioned power stations to
local, decentralised renewable sources is here. The move to a 100%
renewable future is possible and definitely within Britain’s grasp.”