Building on over 30 years of technology deployment and unblocking the barriers to deployment across the UK
Onshore wind
About onshore wind
Onshore wind has been generating power on a commercial scale since 1991, and as a result, it’s now one of the cheapest sources of power generation, contributing to lower bills for businesses and families. We want to make it as easy as possible to build new onshore wind farms where communities want to see them.
RenewableUK continues to support the development of onshore wind across the UK and we’re working hard to make onshore wind in England a reality again, following the lifting of the de-facto ban that had been in place since 2015. Building on consistently high levels of public support, we need to at least double the capacity of onshore wind in the UK by 2030 if, as a country, we want to lower bills, combat climate change and support UK industry.
Our work in onshore wind
Working proactively with local communities, the sector can make sure that the right developments can progress and that the environmental, economic and social benefits of onshore wind investment are felt at the local level. From work for local construction firms, to community benefit schemes and skilled, long-term jobs in maintenance and engineering, onshore wind can bring new opportunities to communities across the UK.
over 11 million
Homes powered by onshore wind (2024)
over 15GW
of onshore wind capacity
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Onshore working groups
- Onshore planning and environment (OPEG) - advocating for decreased barriers and challenges in the planning system and increased efficiency, speed, and robustness of the planning process, with a focus on terrestrial planning and environmental issues.
- Late life and decommissioning - establishing industry positions in relation to onshore and offshore wind late-life and decommissioning policies, as well as building on the recommendations in our position paper and supporting establishing RUK positions on onshore late life and decommissioning.
Onshore wind and aviation
Coexistence between the wind energy and aviation industries relies on technological innovation, effective collaboration, and clear guidance to balance renewable energy expansion with air safety and defence needs.
We have a dedicated aviation working group, and provide secretariat to the Aviation Investment Fund Company Ltd, and work collaboratively with other organisations to solve challenges.
Find more updates on onshore wind and aviation on this page.