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The peak half-hour record for wind generation was repeatedly broken throughout October, according to statistics released by National Grid.
The previous record was 7,920MW at the start of last month, but it now stands at 8,100MW.
This is in addition to the record high for wind’s contribution to the UK’s generation mix of 24 per cent set on 20 October, up from the previous high of 22 per cent in August.
The official statistics also show that wind power, at 12.3 per cent of the monthly generation mix, was close to matching its previous record of 13 per cent set in December last year.
On average wind contributed 4,208MW to the generation mix for October, compared with 10,982MW for coal (32.2 per cent), 5,152MW for nuclear (15.1 per cent), and 10,355MW for combined cycle gas turbines (30.4 per cent).
Wind power also generated more than nuclear for 11 full days over the month, with the longest consecutive period being 17 October to 24 October.
Renewable UK’s director of external affairs, Jennifer Webber said: “These figures shine a light on the full extent of wind’s powerful performance over October.
“We saw August set new records for generation and October has followed hot on its heels.”
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