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Poll shows support for renewable energy

A YouGov poll has found there's continued support for renewable energy in Wales. Almost two thirds (62%) of the people questioned say they support the development of wind power as part of a mix of renewable and conventional energy.

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Continued support for renewable energy, poll reveals

The poll shows 65% of people would not be put off visiting an area with a wind farm Credit: PA Images

Over two thirds of people in Wales are in favour of large scale wind projects in their local area.

That's according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Renewable UK Cymru into attitudes of Welsh people towards renewable energy.

Almost two thirds (62%) of the people questioned for the annual survey said they support the development of wind power as part of a mix of renewable and conventional energy.

The survey shows that support for renewable energy outshines conventional fossil fuels.

Just 22% of people were in favour of shale gas and 31% for nuclear to provide energy in their area.

The highest support was for solar energy, with 81% of people showing support for this.

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