Wind power output has helped set a new record for the first half of the year, according to an independent conservation group.
Analysis by WWF Scotland of data provided by WeatherEnergy found wind turbines provided around 1.039million MWh of electricity to the National Grid during June.
Renewable energy figures showed the power generated last month was enough to supply the electrical needs equivalent to 118% of Scottish households or nearly three million homes.
In the first six months of 2017, enough power was generated to supply more than all of Scotland’s national demand for six days.
Turbines provided 6.63 million MWh of electricity to the National Grid which analysts say could, on average, supply the electrical needs of 124% of Scottish households, or more than 3million homes.
The figures for January to June this year showed an increase of 24% compared to 2015, when wind energy provided 5.36million MWh.
Dr Sam Gardner, acting director of WWF Scotland, said: “Scotland is continuing to break records on renewable electricity, attracting investment, creating jobs and tackling climate change.
“If we want to reap the same rewards in the transport and heating sectors, we need the Scottish Government to put in place strong policies on energy efficiency and transport in the forthcoming Climate Change Bill.”
However, Highland-based industry watcher Stuart Young criticised the use of the term “average electrical needs” and the “constraint payments” which he says costs the bill payer three times more.
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