Wind energy has the potential to make a significant contribution towards reducing emissions of the greenhouse gases that are believed to contribute to global warming.

When fully operational, the London Array wind farm would make a substantial contribution to the UK Government’s target of providing 15.4% of all electricity supply from renewable sources by 2015. Based on the current schedule, it is expected that the project would represent nearly 7% of this target. When fully completed, it would provide enough electricity for more than 750,000 homes – equivalent to the household demand of Kent and East Sussex combined, or for a quarter of Greater London homes.

In addition, a fossil fuelled power station would produce millions of tonnes more carbon dioxide (CO2) than the London Array wind farm over its life.