Solar power even works in Britain

OK, now I start to believe that solar really could be the answer. Solar power outperforming coal in Britain ??? Granted, this was in May, which is one of the nicest months - so let's not get carried away here. But it's still Britain, and its reputation for miserable weather is well-earned. Do read the linked article on energy storage too.

James Court, head of policy at the Renewable Energy Association, said: “Solar overtaking coal this summer would have been largely unthinkable five years ago. This new data shows its popularity amongst homeowners and businesses and its falling costs. Now that we have a significant global and domestic industry, solar is one of the cheapest forms of power."

“Government policy stability is critical, however. Solar PV deployment in August 2016 was one third of what it was in August 2015 due to the sudden and severe changes to policy in the past year.”

“The role for solar is significantly expanding as we develop complementary energy storage technologies, but we need government support to continue to achieve its potential."

Juliet Davenport, chief executive of renewable energy supplier Good Energy, said: "Renewable energy has been an unbelievable success story in the UK and around the globe... As clean technology advances, Britain is bidding farewell to coal. The transition to a 100 per cent renewable future is within Britain's grasp.”