Solar overtakes gas as largest source of summer electricity

Solar panels generated more electricity than gas power stations across the summer months for the first time, according to the national grid operator.

Rooftop installations on homes and warehouses accounted for nearly half of solar output.

The operator said more storage would be needed to make use of midday surpluses in the evening.

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