UK’s Renewables Output Hits Record, Helping to Blunt Iran Shock

The UK’s renewables power output hit a record on Wednesday, with a surge in wind and solar generation helping to blunt the impact of the Middle East war on power prices.

The country’s solar and wind fleet was producing about 34 gigawatts around midday, according to data from the National Energy System Operator. Gas-fired output dropped to just over a gigawatt, the lowest since April 2024 and making up only 2.4% of the power mix. That limited the country’s exposure to higher fuel costs driven by the hostilities surrounding Iran.