'Windiest part of the UK' could power nearly 500,000 homes
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- Sep 6, 2024
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'Windiest part of the UK' could power nearly 500,000 homes from the Shetland Isles to mainland Britain for the first time as the UK's most productive onshore windfarm, known as Viking, comes on stream. SSE's 103-turbine project can generate 443 MW of electricity. There is a significant push for renewable energy infrastructure to meet climate change targets and decarbonize the energy system. Criticisms include concerns about landscape impact, energy benefits, and high bills for islanders, along with debates around pylons, constraint payments, and energy transmission. The article also discusses government targets, political opinions, community benefits, and the transition from fossil fuels to greener sources of power.
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