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Commons · Question 2180 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 27 May 2026

Question

Asked by Juliet Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to extend the length of time that wind turbines may remain in operation.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 27 May 2026

Extending the length of time that wind turbines remain in operation is a commercial decision for individual developers and can depend on factors such as maintenance of the asset, cost and planning considerations. However, government are supporting applica...