A Hot Wind Blows

In a period of 24 hours last month, three times as much new wind power capacity (300MW) was approved in Scotland and Wales than was built during the whole of last year. To date this year in the UK, 30 new wind energy projects have been consented, at a 75% approval rate and totalling some 770MW.

In a period of 24 hours last month, three times as much new wind power capacity (300MW) was approved in Scotland and Wales than was built during the whole of last year. To date this year in the UK, 30 new wind energy projects have been consented, at a 75% approval rate and totalling some 770MW.