UK 'wind drought' means future of renewable energy hangs in balance
December 12, 2022
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as posted by the channelBritain is in the middle of what scientists are calling a 'wind drought'.
Average wind speed is expected to drop by 10% by the end of the century, which could have huge implications for the future of renewable energy in the UK.
The government has a target to ramp up offshore wind capacity and turn off gas and coal power stations by 2035.
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