UK wind power hits key milestone (BBC) {2 GW}

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The UK is about to become only the seventh nation in the world to have more than two gigawatts (GW) of operational wind power capacity.

The milestone will be passed on Friday when the Braes O'Doune wind farm, near Stirling, begins producing electricity.

Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling described it as a "significant landmark" for the UK wind industry.

The government has set a target for 10% of electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2010.

The 36-turbine Braes O'Doune wind farm has a generating capacity of 72 megawatts (MW), enough to supply electricity to 45,000 homes in the area, according to the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA).
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6344215.stm

Note: Spain produces slightly more electricity from wind as does the USA.