MoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fears
The MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments. All onshore wind projects are subject to a rigorous planning process in which defence and security, the views of the local community and impacts on the environment are considered.”The MoD was approached for comment.Explore more on these topicsWind powerEnergy industryEnergyRenewable energynewsShareReuse this content
- ▪The MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments.
- ▪Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments.
- ▪All onshore wind projects are subject to a rigorous planning process in which defence and security, the views of the local community and impacts on the environment are considered.”The MoD was approached for comment.Explore more on these top
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The MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe MoD has a long history of objecting to windfarm developments. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesWind powerMoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fearsComplaints risks putting defence ministry on collision course with Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroJillian AmbroseThu 8 Oct 2026 13.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 8 Oct 2026 13.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Ministry of Defence has objected to at least four planned windfarms over the past year over fears the spinning blades could cause an “unacceptable interference” with radars used to detect military aircraft.MoD officials raised concerns in late June over plans for an…
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