Tag: wind
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GB Energy Stats May 2026
Wind was GB’s leading source of electricity generation at 24.7%, gas came a close second at 22.6%. Read more
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Spain and Portugal get over 40% of their electricity from solar and wind
Wind power is more prevalent in Portugal, while solar is ahead in Spain. Read more
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China added a Germany-sized grid in 2025
.... and it was nearly all solar and wind. Read more
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Low-carbon electricity sources grew faster than demand in 2025
Global electricity production increased by around 850TWh in 2025, with solar and wind accounting for nearly all of this growth. The world burned more gas, but this was more than offset by a decline in coal and oil. Read more
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GB renewable energy in 2025
Renewable sources produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain last year, Wind was the biggest renewable source of electricity; solar rose by nearly a third on 2024 levels, helped by the UK's sunniest year on record. Read more
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EU electricity in 2025
Wind and solar generated 30% of EU electricity in 2025, more than the 29% supplied by coal, gas and oil. The EU continues to shift towards low-carbon energy; its electricity mix is now mostly low-carbon, with renewables and nuclear together supplying 71% of electricity. Read more