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UK Unveils Turbine Policy to Slash Energy Bills

3/19/2026

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UK government will allow businesses, schools, and farms to install turbines up to 30 meters tall without planning permission.
The policy aims to cut energy bills and boost clean power amid crisis linked to US-Israeli war on Iran.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the measure provides tools for land use while safeguarding landscapes and communities.
The government views onshore wind as a quick, cost-effective energy source to stabilize markets.

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Story summary

UK government will allow businesses, schools, and farms to install turbines up to 30 meters tall without planning permission.
The policy aims to cut energy bills and boost clean power amid crisis linked to US-Israeli war on Iran.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the measure provides tools for land use while safeguarding landscapes and communities.
The government views onshore wind as a quick, cost-effective energy source to stabilize markets.