In this episode we dive into a subject that’s both powerful and often controversial in the world of onshore wind: compulsory purchase powers. Host Pete Gibbard is joined by Ardent colleagues Amy Clark Kennedy (Director of Renewables) and Martin Williams (Director of Renewables, England & Wales), along with guest Alasdair Sutherland, Partner at Burness Paull, to explore: What compulsory purchase really means in practice.Why it’s so rarely used in Scotland – and whether that might cha...
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In this episode we dive into a subject that’s both powerful and often controversial in the world of onshore wind: compulsory purchase powers. Host Pete Gibbard is joined by Ardent colleagues Amy Clark Kennedy (Director of Renewables) and Martin Williams (Director of Renewables, England & Wales), along with guest Alasdair Sutherland, Partner at Burness Paull, to explore: What compulsory purchase really means in practice.Why it’s so rarely used in Scotland – and whether that might cha...
Onshore Wind in the UK: Big Ambitions, Big Challenges
Ardent Talks: Shooting The Breeze
34 minutes
7 months ago
Onshore Wind in the UK: Big Ambitions, Big Challenges
In Ardent's first episode of Shooting the Breeze, we dive into the opportunities and challenges facing onshore wind delivery in the UK. Host Pete Gibbard is joined by industry experts Gillian, Amy, and Martin to discuss the UK’s ambitious wind energy targets, the impact of grid reform and CP30, and the significance of lifting the onshore wind ban in England. The team also explores the complexities of repowering old wind farms, the return of large-scale wind projects in England, and the key la...
Ardent Talks: Shooting The Breeze
In this episode we dive into a subject that’s both powerful and often controversial in the world of onshore wind: compulsory purchase powers. Host Pete Gibbard is joined by Ardent colleagues Amy Clark Kennedy (Director of Renewables) and Martin Williams (Director of Renewables, England & Wales), along with guest Alasdair Sutherland, Partner at Burness Paull, to explore: What compulsory purchase really means in practice.Why it’s so rarely used in Scotland – and whether that might cha...
