On 7 August wind turbines in Scotland generated more electricity than was used in the whole of Scotland on a single day.

This was a significant milestone as it was the first time on record that this has happened.

It is thought unseasonably stormy weather which caused disruption across much of the country helped to create this excess in wind energy which saw 106% of the total amount of electricity used by every home and business in Scotland generated.

Director of conservation group WWF Scotland, Land Banks commented: "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. This major moment was made possible thanks, in part, to many years of political support, which means that across the year now, renewables contribute well over half of our electricity needs. However, if we want to ensure we reap the many benefits of becoming a low-carbon economy we need to see this political support for renewables continue."

He further urged the Scottish Government to commit to a new target of supplying half of all Scotland's energy needs from renewables by 2020.

In a statement the Scottish Government said that they are "committed to supporting onshore wind, which is one of our most cost-effective low carbon energy technologies."