In major milestone, wind power was Britain's largest source of electricity in the first quarter

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In major milestone, wind power was Britain's largest source of electricity in the first quarter
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The U.K. is home to a mature offshore wind sector that looks set to expand in the coming years.

The Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm, in waters off the coast of Wales. The U.K. is home to a mature offshore wind sector.Wind power was Britain's biggest source of electricity in the first quarter of 2023, overtaking natural gas and highlighting the increasingly important role renewables are set to play in the years ahead.

According to researchers at Imperial College London, wind turbines provided 32.4% of Britain's electricity in the first three months of the year. Gas, a fossil fuel, was responsible for 31.7% of the electricity fuel mix. The results were made public prior to the publication of Drax Electric Insights, an independent report put together by a team at Imperial.

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