Wind energy output reaches new high in the UK: Wind farms have become the primary source of electricity generation in the UK, outpacing fossil fuels for the past two quarters, Reuters reports, citing data from energy think tank Ember. Wind power produced 25.3 TWh of electricity in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing the 23.6 TWh generated from fossil fuels. The combined output from wind and solar farms reached a record high of 27.1 TWh, accounting for 42.2% of the UK’s total electricity generation.

But a decline is expected: Despite this progress, wind generation is expected to decline during the summer months due to lower wind speeds, the newswire adds. Wind generation dropped by 46% and 34% in the second and third quarters respectively in 2023.Wind farms are expected to regain their position as the UK’s main electricity source after summer, when wind speeds typically rise.

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  • UK unveils anti-greenwashing rule: Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority will require investment firms to accurately represent the sustainability of their products to retail customers, ensuring that any environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims for products can be substantiated. The new rule will go into effect on 31 May. (Reuters)
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