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26 - Wind power
Onshore generation of electricity from wind power can represent a significant business opportunity for UK farmers and land managers.
Wind power can be harnessed by the installation of a wind turbine or turbines that will generate a clean and renewable source of electricity to be used either on-farm or sold to the Grid. This can displace electricity generated from fossil fuels, thus reducing business costs from rising oil and gas prices, reducing carbon emissions and ensuring a profitable and low-carbon business.
On-farm wind turbines must be well sited and have a consistent and adequate wind speed if they are to be a profitable investment.
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Ideas on mitigating climate change.
Onshore generation of electricity from wind power can represent a significant business opportunity for UK farmers and land managers.
Wind power can be harnessed by the installation of a wind turbine or turbines that will generate a clean and...Wind - Case Studies
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