UK Runs on Solar Power Alone for Record 48 Hours Straight This Spring
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Britain achieved a historic energy milestone this week, running entirely on solar generation for 48 consecutive hours — the longest uninterrupted solar-only period ever recorded for a major economy. The feat was made possible by a combination of new utility-scale solar farms built since 2023, improved battery storage capacity across the National Grid, and an unusually sunny spring. Energy analysts say the record underscores how rapidly the UK's clean energy transition is accelerating.
Britain achieved a historic energy milestone this week, running entirely on solar generation for 48 consecutive hours — the longest uninterrupted solar-only period ever recorded for a major economy. The feat was made possible by a combination of new utility-scale solar farms built since 2023, improved battery storage capacity across the National Grid, and an unusually sunny spring. Energy analysts say the record underscores how rapidly the UK’s clean energy transition is accelerating.