Trade body RenewableUK has called on the UK government to repower older onshore wind farms with newer turbines in order to meet climate targets. In a report, the group warned that more than 8 GW of existing onshore wind capacity could face the end of its operational life within 20 years. If UK is to secure enough low-cost power capacity to meet climate targets, new onshore wind turbines must replace old ones, RenewableUK argues The UK must ensure it replaces older onshore wind farms with newer turbines as they reach the end of their operational lives if it is to secure enough low-cost power capacity to meet climate change targets,... The report said there was no evidence for any benefits from offshore wind, and it urged ministers not to build new windfarms.
Trade body RenewableUK has called on the UK government to repower older onshore wind farms with newer turbines in order to meet climate targets. In a report, the group warned that more than 8 GW of existing onshore wind capacity could face the end of its operational life within 20 years. The report said there was no evidence for any benefits from offshore wind, and it urged ministers not to build new windfarms.