The North Sea off Suffolk could be facing “irreversible wildlife losses” because of the impact on its environment of the growing number of windfarms.
RSPB policy officer Helen Quayle told a Parliamentary sub-committee that the energy industry was destroying habitats and food sources.
The House of Lords EU Environment sub-committee is examining the environmental impact of energy developments in the North Sea as the government calls for more offshore wind turbines to provide a four-fold increase in electricity generation from wind power.
Suffolk already has sizeable windfarms off its coast and the Planning Inspectorate is currently assessing applications for ScottishPower Renewables’ (SPR) application for a Development Consent Order for its plans for the East Anglia One North (EA1N) and East Anglia Two (EA2) offshore wind farm.
The two projects would cover more than 400 sq km of the North Sea, with a 142 turbines, generating 1700 megawatts of power, enough electricity for nearly 1.5million households.
Ms Quayle said infrastructure in the North Sea was having an impact on a wide range of wildlife. https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/north-sea-wildlife-windpower-impact-7837940?fbclid=IwAR3bQvUx6wz9YUtFNFfIRWd4O06DzGDb0xpxEfjqONOy2rSfxCY4dWQBuOc
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