Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine

Solar power supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month

South Western Railway registered its highest-ever freight loading for the month of July, handling 4.69 million tonnes of originating freight in July 2026, an increase of 11.7% over the 4.2 MT recorded in the corresponding month last year

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills. Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the count

India's UPI platform achieved its highest monthly transaction value ever. In July, transaction volumes also reached a new record high. The platform processed billions of transactions, surpassing previous records. This sustained growth strengthens India's digital payment ecosystem significantly. UPI is also expandin

New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.