Why winter is a good time for renewable electricity
Winter in Britain. Those words probably conjure up grey skies, cold, wind and rain. But it is also a good time for renewable electricity.
Winter may not be the brightest season, but there’s still a lot to like about it. In the video below, we celebrate how our wonderful British weather helps us generate 100% renewable electricity all year round.
At Good Energy, our 100% renewable electricity is generated from solar panels, wind turbines, hydro turbines and bio-generators. While winter doesn’t produce a lot of solar power, it’s a great time for generating power from the wind and rain.
Winter weather and renewable electricity
On average, November to February are the months of the year with the highest average rainfall. They’re also when we see our fair share of windy weather and winter storms. In 2024, a record 26% of the UK’s power came from wind generators – contributing to making the UK grid the cleanest it has ever been.
Hydro generators contribute around 2% of Britain’s overall electricity. Most of the bigger hydro generation plants are in more mountainous regions such as the north of Scotland, but smaller, run-of-the-river hydro can be found all across the country. These can be sensitive to changes in rainfall – meaning that wetter winter months are usually times of higher generation.
Matthew, owner of the Glen Lyn Gorge hydro generator, has been generating renewable energy for over two decades and selling it to Good Energy.
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So, even when wintery weather seems gloomy, remember there’s a bright side: clean, green electricity that can power our lives while helping fight the climate crisis.
