Wind and solar ‘step into baseload role’ as renewables' share of power mix hits 70%

Lower power demand due to Covid-19 lockdowns, coupled with priority grid access for green electricity, pushes up proportion of renewables on European networks

Wind turbines and solar panels near near Wolfshagen, Germany.
Wind turbines and solar panels near near Wolfshagen, Germany.Getty
Published 5 May 2020, 15:23Updated 5 May 2020, 15:23
Europe