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This document details all activities we''re undertaking to support the delivery of the Government''s Clean Power Action Plan, as well as work planned
DESNZ Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy
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The Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar
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Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great
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Onshore wind strategy
Strategy setting out how the UK government will increase the deployment of onshore wind to help meet 2030 clean power targets.
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