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Letter: Wind energy
Independent, The (London), Jul 19, 2004 by Philip Greenish
Sir: The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is right to criticise the Government's energy policy (Business; report, 15 July). The Government's faith in wind power is unrealistic and ignores serious concerns about security of energy supply.
Although a recent Royal Academy of Engineering report showed that electricity from off-shore wind farms could be significantly more expensive than that from conventional energy sources, high cost is only one of the factors militating against the Government's targets for renewables being met. Constructing and installing wind turbines at the rate required will be a significant engineering challenge in itself.
The Government should give the public an annual report on progress towards the UK's target of 20 per cent by 2020, including the full costs of both the standby generation and distribution system upgrades that will be needed to ensure security of supply.
PHILIP GREENISH
Chief Executive
Royal Academy of Engineering
London SW1
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