UK wind energy generation almost surpassed 17GW on Tuesday, breaking the previous record that was set on Sunday.
Another record for wind powered electricity generation between 7.30 and 8pm yesterday! We got a bit ahead of ourselves with the last update – this is the correct figure, almost 17GW! 💨👏 pic.twitter.com/x2bGZ56IsQ
— National Grid ESO (@ng_eso) December 11, 2019
The blustery conditions in recent days have delivered record levels of wind energy and wind was seen as top renewable energy resource on 8 December.
Read our story of the previous record here.