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UK Power generation 2018-19

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Clive Best

Peak electricity demand in the UK occurs between 5-30pm to 6pm each weekday evening. I have been monitoring daily power generation on an hourly basis for several years. During 2018 extra wind capacity has been added to the grid and … Continue reading →

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A 3 year study of UK Power Generation

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Clive Best

Electrical power generation is critical for modern life. If your house draws too much current then the fuse will blow. Exactly the same logic applies for the whole UK each day to meet peak energy demand. Without power for  the  water supply, sewage treatment , transport, … Continue reading →

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Wind power results – 2013/14

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Clive Best

I have been monitoring the UK peak power demand every day for the last 12 months, and how that power was delivered. The UK government has invested about £50 billion into Wind energy since 2005,  so how has it performed? The average Wind component of UK … Continue reading →

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