<p>The planning process for the proposed Humber Gateway offshore wind farm, which would be comprised of around 80 turbines, is starting with a series of consultation meetings with representatives from the local fishing industry and local coastline communities. <br /><br />E.ON said that the planning and consultation measures will ensure that the interests of residents and of the environment are considered early in the planning phase.<br /><br />E.ON already operates 20 onshore and offshore wind parks in the UK and, in addition to the Humber Gateway venture, the firm is planning a number of other wind farms, including the London Array in the Thames estuary, which would be one of the largest offshore parks worldwide, generating 1,000MW.<br /><br />E.ON is currently focusing on investing in renewable projects such as wind power and bio natural gas. E.ON hopes to establish a leading position in the renewables business in Europe and has earmarked an investment volume of around E3 billion until 2010 for this purpose.</p>
