Dorothy Thompson, chief executive of Drax, told BBC News that biomass was the ideal fuel to balance variable wind power.

BBC: Biomass may hinder climate fight

Figures obtained by the BBC show the scale of the increase in interest in smaller scale wind energy developments.

BBC: Dumfries and Galloway small-scale turbine bids increase

Louay Habib, from the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, told the BBC the shore crew for the boat had said "there was no wind at the time, and they told us that they were organising for a tow to come and get them".

BBC: Iran issues warning over UK yacht crew