The airport will sign a deal today to showcase Aveillant's 3D Holographic Radar technology, which they hope will unlock hundreds of megawatts of new wind power capacity.

Currently, wind farm developers face aviation constraints, as turbines can reflect radar waves, appearing on screens in a confusing way. Many of the onshore wind farms that are awaiting construction are limited by planning conditions relating to radar.

It is hoped that this new deal could help ensure significant numbers of these farms secure planning approval. Aveillant's technology aims to release at least 28 GW of wind power globally that was restricted by aviation industry objections.

The government is already trying to overcome military aviation objections to wind farms by working with the Ministry of Defense and the national air traffic body, NATS. Around 600MW of wind farms still face oppositions from civil airports.

"Wind turbine clutter is a pressing issue for the aviation industry and we are pleased to play a part in addressing it through supporting Aveillant's extremely promising technology," said Archie Garden, Cambridge Airport director.

A spokesman for Aveillant said the employment of their technology at Cambridge airport is the result of a "special partnership" with the airport. This is a special circumstance - in the future, wind farm developers would be expected to pay through a long service agreement.

Head of aviation for RenewableUK, Paul Askew, said the technology could overcome a large hurdle for the industry. Though, he wondered how developers would invest in the product, as independent wind farm owners may not be able to afford these emerging technologies.

"The $64m question is how this will be paid for," he said. "Companies need to find the right mechanism to allow this technology to be deployed and to ensure there is fair access to everyone."

This month, the UK record for wind generation was broken, hitting the 4GW milestone for the first time. Wind farms supplied Eleven percent of UK electricity after the government unveiled an ￡11 million renewable energy contest.