UK Wind generation rose by more than 50% in the three months to February 2014 compared with the year-ago period, according to DECC.

Government statistics from major power producers show onshore wind rocketed 68% and offshore wind climbed 39%.

The quarterly energy trends and prices statistical report also shows that the low carbon share of electricity generation has increased by seven percentage points to 36.7%.

DECC added that bioenergy generation is up 9.4% due to the partial conversion to biomass at the coal-fired Drax power station in Yorkshire.