ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee wind farm has 81 turbines already constructed and connected to the grid, making it the largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. Upon its expected completion in 2009 it is expected to be the largest in Europe, producing enough power to fully supply nearby Glasgow with a total of 140 turbines.
UK becomes world's largest offshore wind energy producer
The United Kingdom has surpassed Denmark to become the world’s largest generator of offshore wind energy, with fresh developments also catapulting the country past the 3GW mark in total wind energy generation, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced on Oct. 22.
14 November 2008 11:12 GMT
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21 December 2012 16:13 GMT
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