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What is the planning and decision-making process governing wind energy developments?
Before 2015, planning permissions for onshore wind developments with a capacity of less than 50MW were assessed by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) through the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,while … read more »
Where are onshore wind farms located in the UK and where are the proposed future sites?
Onshore wind turbines are located in areas with adequate wind speeds and in exposed locations free from obstacles like trees or buildings that can interfere with turbine performance. Particularly good … read more »
What’s the UK’s gas generation strategy?
The Gas Generation Strategy was presented to Parliament in December 2012 and sets out the Government’s view on the role gas can play in the UK’s future electricity market. The … read more »
What is the 2008 Climate Change Act?
The Climate Change Act was passed in November 2008 with an overwhelming majority across parties. It sets out emission reduction targets that the UK must legally comply with. It represents … read more »
Low-carbon innovation in the UK: evidence from patent data
UK policy makers increasingly see new technologies related to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a potential source of income growth for the UK economy. In this study, … read more »
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