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 1 GW of existing onshore wind capacity could face the end of its operational life within 20 years . They urged the government to introduce fresh policies that would ensure older turbines are renewed .
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. RenewableUK urged the government to introduce fresh policies that would ensure older turbines are renewed.