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Britain ready for huge increase in wind power as new report scuppers anti-wind arguments

Last edited 8 July 2009 at 11:01am
8 July, 2009

Britain's energy system is already capable of taking a large amount of wind power, according to a new report released today by a leading energy expert. 

The report shows that there is no technical reason why a significant amount of energy generated by wind cannot be used to supply the National Grid. 

And, as the report is launched, Britain's leading environmental organisations are calling on the Government to listen to the experts and provide a boost to the country's wind industry. 

Key findings include: 

Wind Power: Managing Variability

Last edited 8 July 2009 at 10:52am
Publication date: 
8 July, 2009

Prominent energy analyst David Milborrow's review on wind power, Managing Variability, found evidence, and a consensus of expert opinion, that demonstrates:

Download the report:

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