Renewable web map goes live

The DTI has launched a new web-based interactive map that shows the ongoing development of renewable energy across the country. The map, available at http://maps.restats.org.uk  shows the location of windfarms, solar power schemes, hydro electric and biofuel projects in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The website shows established renewable facilities, along with the locations of projects under construction and recently approved.

"Due to the twin concerns of climate change and security of supply we stated in the Energy Review that we want to increase five fold the amount of renewable energy capacity we have in the UK,” said Minister for Energy, Malcolm Wicks.

"The aim is for 20% of our electricity to come from clean, green energy sources by 2020 and that means a significant number of new schemes springing up. The interactive map that is going live today will allow users to monitor progress and will provide them with details of all the different types of projects being developed across the British Isles," added Mr. Wicks.