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ARTICLE · 19 NOVEMBER 2019

The Green Series: Next Generation Wind Turbines

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In the latest instalment of the Green Series, we're turning our attentions to wind turbines. Wind turbines can be placed either onshore or offshore

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In the latest instalment of the Green Series, we're turning our attentions to wind turbines. Wind turbines can be placed either onshore or offshore, with electricity from all wind farms being a key source of renewable energy in the UK. In 2017, onshore and offshore wind farms produced 14.8% of all electricity consumed by UK homes and businesses.

Whilst the UK had the largest offshore wind market in 2018, the onshore wind industry has been facing greater barriers in recent years. Whilst a 2018 opinion poll by YouGov showed 66% of respondents backing a Government policy to build onshore wind farms where there is local backing, government policy in England requires any building proposal for an onshore wind farm is rejected if there is any local opposition, no matter how small. Local opponents of onshore wind farms often cites wind turbines being "an eyesore" as a key concern.

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