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Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July

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Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of Great Britain's electricity in July 2026, the highest monthly share on record and 50% higher than July 2025. The first half of 2026 saw more new solar installations than any six-month period since 2011.

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