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# UK Solar Power Reaches All This Generation Peak

![](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UK-solar-power-reaches-all-this-generation-peak.jpg)

Back in May 2019, the UK set consecutive solar generation records, peaking at 9.47GW on May 13 and 9.55GW the very next day, according to the Solar Trade Association, beating the previous May 2017 benchmark of 9.38GW. These are 2019 figures, and UK solar generation records may have since been broken and are not reflected in this article.

The peak comes as a result of particularly cool, bright and clear conditions which is great for solar energy. STA reported that the bright and clear skies meant that solar panels had more than adequate powering to meet and exceed electricity demand. Around 4% of the UK’s solar energy comes from STA.

## The popularity of solar in the UK

Renewables and solar power, as in Australia, is very popular in the UK. The use of solar energy in the UK increased from 77% to 84% in less than three months. The all-time peak of solar energy was 85% in March last year but figures from December 2018 until March 2019 showed renewed use. Off-shore wind is at 83% while solar is leading the pack by 89%.

[Solar power](/solar-systems/) in the United Kingdom has massive appeal and support from the public. However, the STA reported that PV owners and the solar industry are facing numerous challenges. One of the largest problems they face is the lack of fair and clear payment for small-scale exports to the grid.

## Coal-free run record also recently set

While the new solar peak generation is huge news, it must be said that this came less than a week after the United Kingdom experienced another record. They had their first 100 hours of coal-free electricity. An indication that each generation is heading in the right way.


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