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Wind farms switched off during storms

The energy needed for 40% of Scotland's population was lost at times yesterday as wind turbines shut themselves down to prevent damage.

More than half the total wind energy generation capacity in Scotland was unavailable at one stage.

But, unlike during September's high winds, when wind farm operators were asked to shut down, none of the operators were paid for the shut-downs as there was plenty of capacity on the national gird.