The UK Government has today (July 18) announced the formation of a new Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce which aims to bring together key players from government, industry, regulatory bodies, the financial sector and other relevant organisations to drive forward the increases in onshore wind deployment needed to meet the UK’s 2030 targets.
We are delighted that the Taskforce will be jointly chaired by the UK Government’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP and Chief Executive of EDF Renewables UK, Matthieu Hue.
Matthieu Hue, Chief Executive of EDF Renewables UK commented: “Onshore wind is already well established in parts of the UK and is one of the most cost effective forms of new electricity generation that can be developed at pace and at scale. However, if we are to achieve our net zero ambitions, we need to accelerate its deployment and tackle some of the challenges facing our industry, such as grid and supply chain pressures.
“Following the easing of the planning rules in England and given the challenges that the onshore wind industry currently faces, now is the ideal time to come together to share learnings, create solutions and maximise the benefits that onshore wind offers.
“We know from our extensive work in onshore wind that local communities benefit greatly from projects in their area, including the provision of jobs for local people and dedicated funds that annually provide millions for community initiatives. From employability schemes to renovations of sports clubs and funding to enhance education provision, onshore wind plays an important part in the communities where it operates.
“I am delighted to be co-chairing the Taskforce with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband and together leading the industry and government to working more closely and creating practical solutions to overcome barriers to accelerate our journey to achieving net zero.”
