England Set to Resume Onshore Wind Projects After 9-Year Pause

Cubico Sustainable Investments plans to invest £200 million ($260 million) to build the largest onshore wind farm in England, after the UK’s new Labour government ended a hiatus for such developments earlier this year.

The proposed 100 megawatt Scout Moor II wind farm marks the first major revival for onshore wind development in England after a nearly decade-long pause under Conservative Party rule. Growing the fleet of onshore wind farms is a critical part of the country’s climate and energy plans.

The project could power over 100,000 British homes by the end of the decade, according to a statement by ...