Industry news
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02 Feb 2011
Global wind capacity increases by 22% in 2010 - Asia leads growth
Global wind power installations increased by 35.8 GW in 2010, according to figures released by the Global Wind Energy Council today.
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23 Sep 2010
RenewableUK 5GW Announcement
Statistical Briefing Sheet: Reaching 5 gigawatts of wind capacity in the UK
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10 Sep 2010
Committee on Climate Change again looks to wind power
In a letter to the minister for climate change, Chris Huhne, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has re-affirmed its view that in order to meet the UK's current 2020 target for emissions reductions
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09 Sep 2010
New record for wind generation as it meets 10% of demand (National Grid press release to energy journalists)
A record was set yesterday for the amount of electricity generated by wind turbines connected to the GB power transmission system, National Grid has confirmed.
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09 Sep 2010
Wind delivers close to 10% of UK's electricity
Landmark 24 hours for renewables on 6th September 2010. According to data from the National Grid, production of electricity from wind reached a historical record on the 6th of September this year, with around 10% of all electricity delivered to consumers
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10 Jun 2010
Coalition pledges ongoing support for renewables
The coalition governement has re-affirmed the UK's committment to combatting climate change through a pledge for long term support and investment in renewable energy.