The UK government announced a major upgrade to its air defence radar systems aimed at resolving interference issues caused by offshore wind farms. Specially designed radars will replace older systems prone to anomalies, allowing the safe coexistence of air defence operations with renewable energy infrastructure. This technological advancement is expected to unlock up to 10 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in UK waters, enough to power thousands of homes with clean, domestically produced electricity. This move supports the UK’s clean energy ambitions by removing a significant hurdle in offshore wind development, which has been constrained due to radar interference concerns.... [Continue Reading]