Walney Wind Farm
Image of section of Walney Offshore Windfarm This evening, I am dipping into the topic of renewable energy here in the U.K. On a recent ferry crossing across the Irish Sea we passed the massive Walney Wind Farms complex which is situated off the coast of Cumbria in N.W. England. In terms of energy output Walney ranks as the world's second largest offshore windfarm. The image above is just a microcosm of the entire complex. The U.K. government has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Within this target it is envisaged that offshore wind will produce enough electricity to power every home in the country by 2030 based on current electricity usage. Ranking as one of the windiest regions in Europe Britain is well suited to developing wind power as an energy source. In addition to wind, Britain is able to tap tidal movements. Britain is, actually, well resourced with fossil fuels such as coal and oil. The former powered the industrial revolution in the 18th and 1...