Study: Just three per cent of land could boost UK renewables generation 13-fold

James Murray
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Study: Just three per cent of land could boost UK renewables generation 13-fold

Analysis from Friends of the Earth details how onshore renewables could slash emissions and curb energy costs without impacting food production

Onshore wind and solar projects could generate enough power for all the households in England two and a half times over if the government were to relax restrictive planning rules. That is the headline...

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