Summary of 2023 Survey of Onshore Wind Impacts on Aviation and Defence

A summary briefing of a 2023 industry survey commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), examining the impact of aviation and defence objections on the UK’s onshore wind pipeline.

This paper highlights the scale and nature of these impacts — detailing the frequency of objections and the challenges they create for project delivery. It supports national efforts to strengthen coordination between wind developers and aviation/defence stakeholders and delivers on a key technical commitment under the Scottish Onshore Wind Sector Deal.