The UK’s wind power capacity has surpassed gas power capacity for the first time. A significant expansion in onshore and offshore wind farms has contributed to this development. The UK now has more than 24GW of wind capacity, compared to 23GW of gas-fired power.
The wind energy sector has been growing rapidly over the past few years. The government’s commitment to renewables and decarbonisation efforts is driving this surge.
However, it’s important to note gas power can’t be fully replaced yet, as wind energy is dependent on weather conditions. Gas power is still a crucial part of the UK’s energy mix for its reliability.
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