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UK wind farms generate 20GW for 18 straight hours
Original: 18hrs solid of about 20GW of wind energy. There is also currently about 7GW of wind curtailment, so if we had a better g
Britain's wind farms produced around 20GW of electricity continuously for 18 hours, a strong showing for renewable generation. Observers note that roughly 7GW of wind power is simultaneously being curtailed because the grid cannot carry it, meaning gas plants are still running and export potential is lost. Commenters argue that grid upgrades would allow nearly gas-free operation and electricity exports, renewing calls for faster network investment.
Why now: High wind output combined with heavy curtailment is fuelling debate about UK grid capacity and dependence on gas.
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- 18hrs solid of about 20GW of wind energy. There is also currently about 7GW of wind curtailment, so if we had a better grid, we could be down to almost no gas and exporting electricity. https://www. energydashboard.co.uk/live # Energy # RenewableEnergy · robpumphrey@mastodonapp.uk · 2
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