Debate over wind farm energy bill discounts

Opinions among respondents to a government consultation on energy bill discounts for communities near wind farms are varied and divided

Scotland’s wind pact: Blueprint for UK’s green energy future?

RenewableUK has hailed the Scottish Onshore Wind Sector Deal, signed today, as a blueprint that could transform the entire UK

“UK’s onshore wind policy changes do not go far enough”

Energy industry leaders express dissatisfaction with the recent onshore wind policy changes, asserting that they do not address the fundamental issues

UK lifts onshore wind ban

The new measures will make it easier to find suitable locations for onshore wind farms by involving communities and speeding up site allocation through different local planning processes

Villagers ‘reject £5,000 payouts, oppose giant wind turbines in Wales’

Residents in Wales are reportedly resisting £5,000 compensation offers to oppose plans for massive wind turbines and a network of pylons in the Nant Mithil Energy Park

Final turbine installed at onshore wind farm in Shetland

Upon completion, Viking Wind Farm is set to become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm, generating renewable energy for hundreds of thousands of homes

Cash for onshore wind: Families could receive hundreds off energy bills

Under the “Powering Up Britain” plan, families could receive discounts on their energy bills if they support the development of onshore wind farm

Isle of Man circles 2026 for 75% renewable electricity

This will be achieved through the development of new solar and onshore wind projects

Drop onshore wind ban, says former Number 10 special advisor

New onshore wind farms can bring bills down, campaigners say

Has the government given the green light to more onshore wind?

The government has pledged to relax planning rules for onshore wind projects