Many people make claims about wind turbines and the effects they allegedly have. This has led to a vast number of myths alleging they are inefficient, costly to run and noisy, together with claims of taking more energy to build than they ever make and harming tourism, birds and even humans.

To help put the record straight, Renewable UK, the professional body for the UK renewables industries, have collated the most popular myths and presented clear factual statements rebutting these claims. Scottish Renewables, representing the renewables industries in Scotland, have further produced an onshore wind fact sheet whch more fully discusses the merits and facts behind wind energy.

We provide a quick link to these 2 publications for your consideration opposite.