MoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fears
Summary
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has raised objections to four planned windfarms in the past year because they worry the turbine blades could interfere with radar systems that track military aircraft. These concerns have created tensions with the government’s efforts to expand onshore wind power, a key part of its clean energy plans.Key Facts
- The MoD objected to a proposed windfarm called Hope Moor in County Durham, fearing it could prevent detection of military aircraft in a low flying area.
- Hope Moor could include 23 turbines up to 200 meters tall.
- There have been at least four MoD objections in a year related to windfarms affecting radar and military security.
- The government aims to double onshore wind power in the UK by 2030 and has designated Hope Moor as a nationally important project.
- Other objection cases include smaller onshore windfarms at Burton Agnes (6 turbines) and near the Scottish borders (13 turbines).
- An 87-turbine offshore windfarm in the Irish Sea may interfere with radar at an airbase in Lancashire.
- The MoD often works with developers to find solutions by adjusting turbine size or location rather than fully blocking projects.
- The “Not One Moor” campaign, led by Lord Botham, opposes several windfarms including Hope Moor and Scout Moor.
- The government says it coordinates closely with the MoD and communities during the planning process for wind projects.
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