§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most recent estimate of the maximum potential for wind power generation in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonGovernment views on the potential for renewable energy sources were laid out in760W energy paper 55. A contribution of up to 30 TWh/y from land-based turbines was estimated by the year 2025 if R and D programmes were successful and the technology could be deployed commercially.