UK solar power has produced more electricity than coal in the six months leading up to September. Solar panels generated around 6,964 GWh of the UK's electricity during Q2 and Q3 2016, equivalent to 5.2% of national demand and almost 10% more than the 6,342 GWh generated by coal. Starting on 1 July, there were 10 straight weeks when solar output exceeded that from coal. Although affected by the weather and subsidy cuts, solar power has continued to perform well in the UK. The report also highlights that wind energy is now generating enough electricity for all but a small proportion of its installed capacity.
UK solar power has produced more electricity than coal in the six months leading up to September. Solar panels generated around 6,964 GWh of the UK's electricity during Q2 and Q3 2016, equivalent to 5.2% of national demand and almost 10% more than the 6,342 GWh generated by coal. Although affected by the weather and subsidy cuts, solar power has continued to perform well in the UK. The report also highlights that wind energy is now generating enough electricity for all but a small proportion of its installed capacity.