Wind power generation in the new district

Can local communities back onshore wind power projects?

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove said: To increase our energy security and develop a cleaner, greener economy, we are introducing new measures to allow local communities to back onshore wind power projects.

Will the UK double onshore wind & quadruple offshore wind by 2030?

The new UK Government is committed to double onshore wind and quadruple offshore wind by 2030, as a cornerstone of its goal to fully decarbonise electricity by 2030. That means increasing onshore wind from 15 to 30 GW and offshore wind, where they’re already no 1 in Europe, from 15 to 60 GW. These are hugely ambitious targets.

What will the new UK government do for wind farms?

Planning and consenting To fully deliver, the new Government will need a massive overhaul of the UK’s approach to planning and deployment, both of wind farms and the relevant grid infrastructure. They’ve made a great start by lifting the de facto ban on onshore wind in England on their first full working day in power.

What is the UK's most productive wind farm?

According to SSE, because of windy conditions in Shetland, which lies 110 miles north-east of mainland Scotland, it will be the “most productive” onshore wind farm in the UK, generating around 1.8TWh of renewable electricity annually – enough to power almost half a million typical British homes.

What will the New Labour government do for wind energy?

The UK’s new Labour Government has great ambitions for accelerating the deployment of wind energy, both onshore and offshore. To deliver on their new goals they will need a massive overhaul of planning and the grid.

How will the UK government's decision affect wind energy?

“This is a very positive development. The UK Government’s decision will strengthen its energy security and increase its economic competitiveness. It will also help to create tens of thousands of new jobs in wind energy and restore the UK as a global leader in renewables”, says Phil Cole, Director of Industrial Affairs at WindEurope.