Storm blows wind power to record 60% share of UK electricity

National Grid says new best-ever share saw turbines peak at 14.2GW of output

Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Francis, on August 25, 2020 in Newhaven, England. — Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Francis, on August 25, 2020 in Newhaven, England.Foto: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Christopher Hopson

Published 27 August 2020, 16:34Updated 27 August 2020, 16:34