Wind power has saved UK consumers over £100 billion since 2010 – new study

Friday 31 Oct 2025
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Christopher Vogel, Department of Engineering Science has been mentioned in The Conversation saying that wind turbines in the UK recoup the energy used in their manufacture, transport and installation within 12-to-24 months, and they can generate electricity for 20-to-25 years. The financial benefits of wind power have largely been overlooked though, until now.

Renewable energy is often pitched as cheaper to produce than fossil fuel energy. To quantify whether this is true, a study has been conducted on the financial impact of expanding wind energy in the UK. Our results are surprising.

Read more in The Conversation