UK Wind Power Output Exceeds 10GW

Wind farms in the UK have set a national record over the past few days with an output surpassing 10GW, according to UK media, which refers to information provided by Drax Electric Insights, based on data from Elexon and National Grid.

The statistics at the Electric Insights website show that wind power supply exceeded 10GW on 15 January (10.7GW) and hit a 12GW mark on both 16 and 17 January, with figures for 18 January showing 8.3GW.

Subsequently, the UK wholesale gas prices fell as the demand for gas in the UK electricity mix was displaced by strong wind power output, according to Reuters.

The UK’s current operational wind energy capacity is close to 18GW, with approx. 5.8GW of that being offshore.

The latest offshore wind project that entered full operation is the 402MW Dudgeon offshore wind farm.