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The UK just set a new wind energy generation record

Zohaib Hassan

Feb 2026

6 min read

Summary: The UK just set a new wind energy generation record

The UK’s wind farms produced more than 20 GW of electricity for the first time on 30 December 2026, despite low wind and high gas prices.

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The UK just set a new wind energy generation record

Summary: The UK just set a new wind energy generation record

Zohaib Hassan

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