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How much power comes from wind?
Wind power is a growing part of the UK's energy mix, but its contribution varies greatly with the weather. Today, wind supplied barely 1% of power, while gas plants provided about 70%. In 2022, wind power generated over a quarter of the UK's electricity, showing its increasing importance when conditions are right.
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