Wind power generated the equivalent of all Scotland’s electricity needs on 7 August, according to WWF Scotland.
Analysis by WWF of data provided by WeatherEnergy found that for Sunday 7 August wind turbines in Scotland provided 39,545MWh of electricity to the National Grid.
Scotland’s total electricity consumption for that Sunday was 37,202MWh, meaning wind power generated the equivalent of 106% of Scotland’s entire electricity needs on the day.
“This is the first time this year that wind has generated the equivalent of 100% or more of Scotland’s power needs,” WWF said.
WWF Scotland director Lang Banks said: “While Sunday’s weather caused disruption for many people, it also proved to be a good day for wind power output, with wind turbines alone providing the equivalent of all Scotland’s total electricity needs.
“However, if we want this ensure we reap the many benefits of becoming a low carbon economy we need to see this political support for renewables continue.
“We also need the Scottish government’s forthcoming energy strategy to set a goal of securing half of all of our energy, across electricity, heat and transport, from renewables by 2030.”
Image: Harestanes wind farm in Scotland (Iberdrola)
Scotland: ‘100% wind-powered’
Turbine fleet generated all of country's electricity demand on 7 August
By EBS