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Wind
energy is taking its place as the UK’s new powerhouse, overtaking coal
and nuclear as one of the most important resources we have to keep
Britain’s lights on. Photo credit: Shutterstock
The UK enjoyed a groundbreaking month in August, blowing past coal-fired energy generation on five separate days, according to Renewable UK,
a trade group that promotes renewable-friendly policies in the UK.
That’s a first. The group reported that wind overtook coal in providing
energy to the grid on Aug. 3, 9, 11, 12 and 17 and generated more energy
than nuclear power on Aug. 29.
On Aug 11., wind set a record,
providing 21 percent of UK electricity, breaking a record of 20 percent
set last December. Although some of that surge was attributable to the
aftermath of Hurricane Bertha, it broke that record on Aug. 17 when wind
provided 22 percent of the country’s electricity needs, demonstrating
that wind is an energy sector that’s getting stronger.
“Wind energy is taking its place as the UK’s new powerhouse,
overtaking coal and nuclear as one of the most important resources we
have to keep Britain’s lights on,” said RenewableUK’s director of
external affairs Jennifer Webber. “It continues to surpass its own
records, and these figures prove that can happen at any time of year. As
we approach autumn and winter, we can expect wind to maintain this
strong performance and provide electricity when demand is especially
high.”
Renewable UK also reported that overall, wind provided 10 percent of
the country’s energy in August, not far behind the record of 13 percent
set this past December.
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