onshore wind

The government insists its latest planning changes will help 'provide a cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy system for the UK' - but the onshore wind industry begs to differ

Proposed changes aim to 'increase our energy security and develop a cleaner, greener economy', but industry warns they will have negligible impact on renewable energy pipeline

Number 10 is reportedly in talks with rebel backbenchers over amendment that would end 'de facto ban' on new onshore wind farms in England

Power Purchase Agreement with Brockwell Energy set to see EDF take 100 per cent of electricity generated at the East Ayrshire wind project once operational

Over 20 backbenchers, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, back amendment to force the government to deliver on previous promise to lift ‘de facto’ ban on new onshore wind farms

More than three quarters of rural voters support local renewable developments that come with community benefits, fresh polling reveals

But department reiterates that decisions on onshore wind farm planning applications will continue to be made at the local level

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Labour accuses Conservative government of destroying UK market for onshore wind after fresh analysis lays bare financial impact of ongoing planning restrictions

Norwegian energy firm agrees deal to take over two under-construction projects from developer Peel NRE