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Small wind turbines can play a role in the UK’s net zero goals
22/3/2023
6 min read
As the UK’s 2050 net zero commitment approaches, businesses and other organisations must take steps towards a more sustainable future. Here, Rebecca White, Commercial Director at Crossflow Energy, discusses the untapped potential of small wind turbines as a renewable energy source.
The UK needs to make more strategic and purposeful moves towards a more sustainable future for a variety of reasons. First, there is the legally binding 2050 net zero agreement, which is closely grouped with complying with the Paris Agreement. Following up these legal requirements is helping to put an end to climate change and the devastating damage that could ensue if we carry on as we are. Indeed, the UK should be looking to set an example for other countries, encouraging them to be more sustainable, by being serious contenders in the net zero race.
It is important to note that sustainable strategies and renewable technologies have already been implemented over the past decades. According to the Committee for Climate Change (CCC), the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 40% in the last 30 years. However, more needs to be done. In order to reach net zero, carbon emissions must fall by a further 100% over the next three decades. This seems like an optimistic target, but with the right technologies, innovative thinking and a sense of urgency amongst business owners, organisations and politicians alike, it can still become a reality.
Where should we look?
According to a study by Green Match, 80% of the UK population supports transitioning to renewable energy. Solar energy comes top of the options, with 85% of those questioned citing it as their preferred renewable energy source.