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In July, Britain generated 24.1% of its electricity from gas, making it the largest source of power generation for the month.
Wind power was the second largest source, providing 21.3% of the total electricity.
According to the electricity system operator, zero carbon sources supplied 47% of the electricity, with a peak of 88% on 4th July at 12:30pm.
The carbon intensity of electricity generation was at its lowest at 28gCO2/kWh on 4th July at 2pm.
Coal accounted for just 0.5% of the total electricity, allowing for 128 hours without coal.
The peak demand for electricity occurred on 15 July at 5pm.
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