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Analysis of UK wind power generation (Nov 2008-Dec 2010)

There is a growing concern that wind generation may not be able to deliver the contribution which has been predicted and used in government projection assumptions. Several studies have indicated that output is often less than anticipated or was claimed, at the planning stage of development. Every wind
farm proposal is accompanied by a claim with regard to “meeting the average needs of x thousand homes” or similar.