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Big 6 and Wind Energy Firms Face Further Reputational Risk

Big 6 and wind energy firms face further reputational risk, according to June report. New pricing regulation and outcry over wind farm idling dominate the energy debate.

  • Debate on the suitability of wind energy for the UK dominated opinion leader discussions in June
  • Negative coverage on the National Grid paying wind farm owners for idling their turbines during heavy winds called into question the technology’s capacity to meet the UK’s energy requirements
  • Combined with positive predictions for the future growth of wind power, wind power monopolised the energy debate with more than 20% of online coverage
  • Discussions on Belarus switching off the flow of Russian gas to Europe came second
  • New coalition Government policy and thinking for nuclear power took third place with over 9% of all issues debate
  • For the latest updates on emerging energy and utilities issues follow Alva on Twitter @Alvautilities
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