UK wind power capacity breezes past 30GW milestone

Stuart Stone
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Completion of Viking Wind Farm means UK's combined onshore and offshore wind capacity is now capable of powering over 26 million homes, according to RenewableUK

The UK's combined onshore and offshore wind power capacity has stormed passed the 30GW mark, thanks to the opening of a major new 106 turbine project on the Shetland Islands today. Trade body RenewableUK...

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