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Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026

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Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026
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Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation soared, according to new analysis by Carbon Brief. 



Collectively over June, July and August, solar farms and rooftops generated 8.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in the UK*, as shown in the chart below. 







Speaking to Carbon Brief, Chris Hewett, chief executive of trade association Solar Energy UK welcomed the n

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