The UK's continuous coal-free streak has continued into another day and, as of 8am on Wednesday 8 May 2019, stood at 162 hours, six hours short of a full week. The UK has smashed through its coal-free grid operation record, and is zeroing in on a week-long landmark. Coal last generated in the UK before 2pm on last Wednesday 1 May, and smashed through the previous record at around 9am on Sunday 5 May.