ABSTRACT
Large onshore turbines and offshore wind farm technology are expected to make a significant contribution to meeting the UK Government target of 10 per cent of the country’s electricity needs through renewable sources (the Renewable’s Obligation). However, a significant proportion of new and existing wind farm planning applications submitted to regional agencies for consideration have objections raised to them on the basis of the potential for radar interference
The interference of wind farms with aviation and marine radar is considered a significant concern to the regulating authorities. In the UK in particular, and Europe in general, strict rules concerning radar interference have caused planning applications to be rejected, modified or significantly delayed (Poupart, 2003).
