It was offshore wind that puffed the sails of Drake and Raleigh and Nelson, and propelled this country to commercial greatness." Fortunately, the PM doesn't need to cast his eye back 20 years to find someone "sneering" at wind power. The PM will today announce a green package to support offshore wind farms to help the UK meet its climate targets. Mr Johnson will pledge that offshore wind will produce enough electricity to power every home in the country by 2030. The UK’s offshore wind capacity currently provides 10% of electricity demand and is the largest in the world.

Source: Daily Mirror October 06, 2020 07:27 UTC