This summer was greenest ever for energy, says National Grid

Carbon emissions pushed to lowest level yet as first subsidy-free large solar power project opens in the UK

The UK has set a new landmark for clean energy after the National Grid announced that the electricity powering the UK's homes and businesses this summer was the greenest ever.

The record comes as the first subsidy-free large solar power project opens in the UK, in what the government described as a significant moment for the energy sector.