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<p>The offshore wind sector is a success story for the UK. From 2010 the offshore
wind’s share of annual UK generation increased over 5% to 6.2% in 2017, with costs
falling faster than anyone could have envisaged 10 years ago. The Offshore Wind Sector
deal could deliver up to 30GW by 2030 and the Government has committed to work across
Government, including aviation, to ensure this is achieved in a sustainable way taking
account of users of the sea, aviation and MOD.</p><p> </p><p>Although wind turbines
can impact the effectiveness of radar systems, it’s essential that aviation continues
to benefit from a high standard of safety, and therefore ongoing cooperation between
Government and the windfarm industry will continue to play a key role in ensuring
that this remains the case.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s current policy is that
the mitigation costs of offshore wind’s impacts on radar should be recovered from
those windfarm developers who stand to benefit commercially. Therefore, the wind sector
deal is currently dealt with separately from the upcoming aviation strategy.</p><p>
</p><p>An Aviation Management Board, in which the Government and relevant bodies such
as NATS and the CAA participate, has been established for the Government to work jointly
with both the windfarm industry and the aviation sector to find a solution which meets
the needs of both industries and ensures a safe airspace. This will ensure cross-Government
coordination on radar and aviation policy matters.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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