Nearly 30% Renewables in the UK

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Government data shows record renewable electricity generation in Q2 2017, reaching nearly 30% of the mix / Growth in renewable power generation comes amid over 50% fall in coal generation, which reached a record low / Analysis by the REA, however, shows declining solar PV deployment despite it being the cheapest means of new power production available / REA urges Government now to prioritise decarbonisation of heat and transport sector

Government data, released last week in the quarterly publication “Energy Trends,” reveals that renewable electricity’s share of generation has reached a record 29.8% of the mix in Q2 2017, while output from coal fell 50% to a record low of 2.1%. However, analysis from the Renewable Energy Association of solar PV... ... More: Official Press Release REA

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