Renewable energy breaks UK record in first quarter of 2020

Substantial increase' in wind and solar power helped to generate 47% of Britain's electricity

Renewable energy made up almost half of Britain's electricity generation in the first three months of the year, with a surge in wind power helping to set a new record for clean energy.

The government's official data has revealed that renewable energy made up 47% of the UK's electricity generation in the first three months of the year, smashing the previous quarterly record of 39% set last year.