House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Turbocharging the UK’s onshore wind industry
04 July 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated Community Benefits Guidance for onshore wind in England.
- The Government is committing to 42 actions to unlock onshore wind deployment across various sectors.
- An Onshore Wind Council has been established and guidance on community benefits with financial commitments from developers has been published.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the publication of the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated Community Benefits Guidance for onshore wind in England.
Action requested
The Government is committing to 42 actions across planning, grid, workforce, financing, and aviation to unlock onshore wind deployment. It also announces the establishment of an Onshore Wind Council and publishes guidance on community benefits with financial commitments from developers.
Key facts
- The Clean Power Action Plan set a target for 27-29GW of onshore wind by 2030.
- Up to 45,000 UK jobs could be supported by the onshore wind sector by 2030.
- The Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy includes 42 actions across various sectors.
- Developers are expected to pay £5,000 per megawatt of installed capacity annually as community benefits.
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