No, wind farms are not “run on diesel”. This piece explains why portable generators sometimes appear at turbine sites during cold snaps and grid faults, and why curtailment is a grid issue, not a wind issue.

Before you sign anything, check these five areas that protect value and control in option and lease deals for solar, wind and battery schemes. This is general guidance for landowners and their advisers. It complements, not replaces, legal advice on your specific transaction.

“Forming a proactive consortium with your neighbours can improve your clout during negotiations and attract developers seeking to install large-scale rural energy sites. It could also have the benefit of driving up rental incomes for all members”, says industry consultant Rob Paul, Director of RP Rural & Energy Ltd.