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Britain unveils wind energy plans ( 2003-12-19 13:32) (Xinhua)
The British government announced the sites of 15 new wind farms including some of the world's biggest offshore wind farms in the country in an effort to expand its renewable electricity supplies to 10 percent from the current 3 percent of its electricity generation. The 15 farms would be located in three areas, the Thames Estuary, Greater Wash, and the North West. They are expected to produce 7 percent of Britain's energy needs by the end of the decade. The announcement comes just weeks after the government announced measures to boost financial support for renewable energy. "This is the biggest expansion of renewable energy anywhere in the world and demonstrates that we are serious about moving towards a cleaner, greener future," said Energy minister Stephen Timms. Timms said there had been an overwhelming response from companies eager to help build the new generation of offshore wind farms. The proposals include the world's largest offshore wind farm around 25 miles (40 kilometers) off the Greater Wash on the coast of Lincolnshire in eastern England, which could have 250 or more turbines. The British government is committed to providing 10 percent of the country's energy from renewable sources by the year 2010, with the aim of doubling this figure by the year 2020. Wind farms are likely to account for 80 percent of this capacity.
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