Turbines generated 98% of Scotland's energy demand during October

Renewable energy sources delivered the majority of Scotland’s power demand last month.

Turbines across the country generated the equivalent of 98% of all Scotland’s electricity demand or enough to power nearly five million homes in October.

Dr Sam Gardner, acting director of WWF Scotland, said wind turbines were operating at record levels.

“What a month October proved to be, with wind powering on average 98 per cent of Scotland’s entire electricity demand for the month, and exceeding our total demand for a staggering 16 out of 31 days,” he said.

“These figures clearly show wind is working, it’s helping reduce our emissions and is the lowest cost form of new power generation. It’s also popular, with a recent survey also showing more and more people support turbines in rural areas.

“That’s why it’s essential that the UK Government unlocks market access for onshore wind at a time when we need to be scaling up electrification of heat and transport.”