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Wind Power Record Set in Spain. By Giles Tremlett, Guardian (UK), March 7, 2009. "Spain set a new record for wind power generation on Friday as gales blew across the country, with more than 40% of the country's energy needs being covered by wind turbines at one stage. The peak of 11,180mw of electricity supply came mid-morning yesterday, as fierce winds swept across much of north-west Spain, where most of the country's extensive wind farms are situated. That covered 29% of Spain's energy needs at the time. The percentage had been even higher, reaching above 40% for several hours, earlier in the morning when demand for electricity was lower... Wind energy alone has covered 11.5% of demand so far this year, with production up by a third on last year."