Wind and solar power have saved the UK £1.7bn in avoided gas imports since the Iran war began, with record renewable generation cutting gas-fired electricity output to historic lows.
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Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began

£1.7 Billion GBP Gas imports avoided
21 Terawatt Hours TWh Record renewable generation
Nearly One-Third % year-on-year Gas generation reduction
March & April 2026 months Record low months
21 TWh wind and solar generation