The government must provide more funding to finance
wind farms in the UK in order to satisfy energy demand and meet climate change targets, it has been claimed.
According to the Renewable Energy Centre, the industry has the potential to provide an uninterrupted power supply to British homes - but only with the right backing.
Earlier this week, the Department of Energy and Climate Change revealed that three UK-based banks will work with the European Investment Bank to provide £1 billion in loans to help develop onshore wind farms over the next three years.
While this marks a step in the right direction, a spokesman for the Renewable Energy Centre said further backing will be required if wind power is to fulfil its potential.
"There is still much more investment and commitment needed to promote this industry as a viable and profitable solution," she insisted.
The £1 billion loan, which will be provided by the Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and BNP Paribas, is designed to get building started at onshore wind projects where development has been hindered by the recession.
