www.theguardian.com/environment/... It's getting there, but you still need a base load to keep the grid stable. We're lucky in having a lot of coastline, so can use the sea rather than rivers.

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in JulyFarms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationswww.theguardian.com