2024-11-23
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RenewableUK expresses concern about onshore wind measures announced in the Queen's Speech

RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has expressed concern about new planning rules affecting onshore wind which have been announced in the Queen’s Speech.

Under the proposals in a new Energy Bill, onshore wind farms with an installed capacity of 50 megawatts or greater will be determined at local authority level in England - unlike other large energy infrastructure projects, which are decided at Ministerial level. The changes may affect Wales too, though this has yet to be confirmed.

Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of RenewableUK said: “Singling out one of the most popular and lowest cost forms of energy technology for different treatment in the planning system sends a worrying message to investors across the energy sector.

Onshore wind is committed to being a good neighbour to the local communities in which it is hosted, providing substantial economic advantages to the region including the ground-breaking community benefits it pays, so we are confident that Local Authorities should recognise the value of these projects.

However, we do hold concerns for the potential for delay of these significant infrastructure projects, so it is very important that Local Authorities are given full support and resourcing to enable them to make swift decisions”.

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www.renewableuk.com/...



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