Life Extension and Re-powering of Renewable Energy Development

Whilst advancements and changes in technology may mean schemes are not like for like, life extension and re-powering of existing development has the potential to maintain or enhance installed renewable energy generation, where appropriate. Significant weight will be given to the benefits of re-powering, expanding, and extending the life of existing solar and wind farms unless the impacts identified (including cumulative impacts) are unacceptable and cannot otherwise be made acceptable.