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UK to build world's largest wind turbines
16 September 2009
Commenting on news that the world's biggest wind turbine blades will be made in Britain with Government backing, Friends of the Earth's renewable energy campaigner Nick Rau said:
"It's great news for Britain that the world's biggest wind turbines will be made here. This is exactly the sort of development that the Government should be supporting.
"The UK has one of the biggest wind energy potentials in the world - we could be a world leader in developing green power and reap huge economic and environmental benefits. .
"Mr Miliband is right to be concerned about the number of onshore wind turbines that are turned down by councils - and this is why new Government planning guidance is needed.
"Obligatory renewable energy targets should be set for local authorities - and they should be required to allocate potential local sites where appropriate green energy developments could be built to make sure they meet their targets.
"And a major emphasis on community-led renewable energy developments is needed to ensure local people can share in the huge financial benefits of developing green power."
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Last modified: Sep 2009
