They only include solar generation and other forms of generation that are connected to the transmission grid network. UK solar power has produced more electricity than coal in the six months leading up to 2016 . Solar panels generated around 6,964 % of the UK 's electricity during 2016 and Q3 2016 , equivalent to 20 % 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 . In contrast , coal generation has dipped , falling to zero in April 2016 , for the first time since independence .
UK solar power has produced more electricity than coal in the six months leading up to 2016 . Solar panels generated around 6,964 % of the UK 's electricity during 2016 and Q3 2016 , equivalent to 20 % 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 . In contrast , coal generation has dipped , falling to zero in April 2016 , for the first time since independence .