'We need to accelerate the build-out': UK's onshore wind capacity hits 15GW milestone

Michael Holder
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The West Benhar wind farm in Scotland opened in February 2024 | Credit: EDF Renewables UK
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The West Benhar wind farm in Scotland opened in February 2024 | Credit: EDF Renewables UK

RenewableUK welcomes milestone, but slams 'nine years of lost progress' since de-facto ban on new onshore wind projects came into force in England

The UK has reached a new onshore wind milestone, with 15GW of capacity now fully operational across the country and providing enough power for 9.9 million homes a year, trade association RenewableUK confirmed...

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