Few energy technologies divide public opinion quite like wind turbines.
Few energy technologies divide public opinion quite like wind turbines. To some, they are elegant icons of the green transition, whilst others proclaim them to be monstrous eyesores that ruin the landscape. Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is clear: if the UK is to meet its net zero target by 2050, then wind power will have to play a dominant role in getting us there. Policy makers have signalled their commitment, having recently approved one of the largest wind farms in the world to be built in Scotland. Yet frequent misinformation and local protests reveal that many remain to be convinced of the benefits of wind power.
So how do wind turbines actually work? How efficient are they? And how large a role will they realistically play in a carbon-free future?
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