Wind projects in the UK
Why wind energy?
The Climate Change Committee says that, by 2050, renewable energy could provide up to 90% of the energy we need.
Wind power will play a vital role in helping us to tackle climate change. It will provide the energy we need to fuel vehicles, heat buildings and power industries across the country.
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The wind industry is expected to generate thousands of skilled jobs across the UK.
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We invest over £3mn into the local communities hosting our wind farm projects each year.
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The environment
Environmental work at our wind farms is led by a team of experts. The programmes include work to support local wildlife and habitats, as well as major research and restoration projects.
Our UK wind farms
![The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre](/uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/contentassets/e6709391fb5449f7a2c57afd8d3cd019/eowdc-project-image.jpg)
A hub of offshore wind innovation.
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A regional approach focused on communities, opportunities and fossil freedom.
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The largest onshore wind farm in England and Wales.
Co-location
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This battery project helps to keep a stable supply of electricity to the National Grid.
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Battery@Ray is a 20 MW / 45.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) co-located at Ray W...