RenewableUK warns onshore wind approvals must double to reach climate goals

Cecilia Keating
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Latest figures from trade body reveal healthy pipeline of projects but warns slow approvals process is impeding sector’s growth

The rate of consenting for new onshore wind farm projects is less than half what it should be to reach the UK's climate targets, trade body RenewableUK has warned. Figures published by the group late...

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