Gordon Edge, an economist at the British Wind Energy Association, dismisses talk of crowding out.

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About 6GW of wind capacity is either in construction or approved, according to the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA).

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The British Wind Energy Association, organiser of the ongoing conference in London, now wants to see the renewables obligation extended.

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At the same time, consumers got an extra bill to support wind farms that, because of the inconstancy of the wind, operate at 25% of their capacity (figure from the British Wind Energy Association) or 8% (according to E.on, a large operator of UK wind farms).

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