The UK has generated a record high of 22% of electricity by wind on 17 August 2014, surpassing the previous 24-hour record of 21% set earlier this month, RenewableUK said.
Previously, the record stood at 20%, set on 20 December 2013.
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The onshore and offshore wind turbines in UK generated an average of 5,797MW on 17 August, which is enough to power more than 15 million homes annually, according to the National Grid statistics.
RenewableUK external affairs director Jennifer Webber said: "We’re seeing very high levels of generation from wind throughout August so far, proving yet again that onshore and offshore wind has become an absolutely fundamental component in this country’s energy mix.
"It also shows that wind is a dependable and reliable source of power in every month of year – including high summer."
Wind power generated greater proportion of the UK’s electricity needs than coal (13%), solar (3%), biomass (3%) and hydro (1%). However, nuclear and gas generated 24% and 26%, respectively.
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By GlobalDataSo far, 22% is the highest proportion of the country’s electricity requirements ever generated from wind over a period of 24-hours.
RenewableUK is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries.
