Latest in legal blog

(More info about the legal blog)

20 Aug: New Government, New Planning System?

Discussion of the new Government's recent abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies and other changes to the planning system and what impact this has for developer's Read more...

Module access

Access modules you have purchased at EN-gage

Sample module

Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published September 2005
Updated September 2005
See more in Environmental planning
Author Mick McLoughlin, MJM Planning
Relevance England flag Scotland flag Wales flag Northern Ireland flag
Price GBP 10.00

Wind Energy

Purpose

The UK has one of the largest potential wind resources in Europe and, in recent times, wind energy has been the most rapidly expanding renewable energy technology nationally. This module examines the state of current planning for the adoption of this form of power generation.

Benefits

The maturity of wind turbine technology, coupled with continuing positive government support towards renewables, suggests that wind energy developments will continue to come forward through the planning system during the next decade.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A topical Knowledge Builder which provides a thorough summary of the UK’s consideration of this form of power generation. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Related RTPI Conferences

Renewable energy conference
Renewable energy masterclass: The Merton Rule

Related modules