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The highest generating day was 14,414 megawatts – enough to power around 11 million homes across the country.
By Jess Ralston
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Last updated: 09 Apr. 2026
Commenting on an announcement [1] by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) that Great Britain broke two maximum solar power generation records this week – with the highest generating 14,414 megawatts – enough to power around 11 million homes across the country, Jess Ralston, Head of Energy at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), said:
“Solar helps shield households from volatility on gas markets by reducing the amount of fuel we need to buy from other countries. The war in Iran has been a sobering reminder of this with bills expected to suffer as a result. Every wind turbine and solar panel installed helps the UK become more energy independent and electricity prices more stable – and with records regularly being broken, and the Government approving the UK’s largest solar farm today, this impact is clearly set to continue.”
Notes to editors:
1. https://x.com/neso_energy/status/2041907279423795302 
For more information or for interview requests:
George Smeeton, Head of Communications, ECIU, t: 020 8156 5305, m: 07894 571 153, email: george.smeeton@eciu.net 
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