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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emily Beament

BIZARRE: Solar powers highest share of uk electricity ever after record july sunshine - You Need To See This

Solar power reached an unprecedented share of the UK's electricity supply in July, buoyed by exceptionally sunny conditions across the nation, new figures reveal.

The renewable technology supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month, surpassing its previous monthly high of 12.4 per cent set in May.

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