Few energy technologies divide public opinion quite like wind turbines. To some, they are elegant icons of the green transition, while others proclaim them to be monstrous eyesores that ruin the landscape. Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is clear: if the UK is to meet its net zero target by 2050, then wind power will have to play a dominant role in getting us there. Policy makers have signaled their commitment, having recently approved one of the largest wind farms in the world to be built in Scotland. Yet frequent misinformation and local protests reveal that many remain to be convinced of the benefits of wind power.
Wind farms important to achieving net zero, says researcher
