England's wind energy potential remains untapped

Despite overwhelming support for onshore windfarms, planning rules mean it is possible for only one person to prevent developmentThe UK, being a windy island, has vast potential to produce more electricity from onshore windfarms. With urgent action required on the climate crises, the latest renewable prospectus is that substantial investment by 2030 in cheap onshore wind would cut household bills by ?25 a year, create 27,000 jobs and level up deprived areas.Polls show more than 70% of people, especially Conservatives, are in favour. The government's December 2020 energy white paper seems to agree, saying onshore wind is one of the "key building blocks of the future generation mix". Continue reading...