The UK's rollout ofoffshore windhas been one of the few sustained successes the government could turn to in recent years. Supported by theContracts for Difference (CfD) scheme—the shining star of the government's low-carbon policy suite—the price of offshore wind has consistently fallen fur...
UK energy secretary promises conditional offshore wind support in policy reset Nov 18, 2015, 4:02:10 PMArticle by Plamena TishevaLoading... Region/Country: UK Europe Topics Policy & Tenders Loading... Latest top stories Final permit issued to 2.4-GW SouthCoast Wind offshore project abou...
Whilst fixed bottom wind is now a mature industry, the scale of investment required means the UK must invest £12 billion ($12.87 billion) per year by 2030. The UK is in a global race for energy investment, and the Government aims to have 50GW of operational offshore win...
Businesses with offshore wind facilities in UK territorial waters must review the immigration status of their workforce now ahead of an anticipated change to the rules from July.The offshore wind workers’ concession (2-page / 82.3KB PDF), which exempts foreign nationals engaged in the ...
Jonathan Cole, Iberdrola’s managing director for Global Offshore Wind, stated that the UK would need to rely on offshore wind to provide most of its new renewable power if it is to achieve its 2050 net zero carbon commitment.
strength. The U.K. government is looking to spur new floating offshore wind manufacturing investments through itsPowering Up Britain plan, announced in late March. Intending to expand infrastructure to reduce development costs, the policy sets aside around $201.7 million to fund port infrastructure ...
More British businesses can supply offshore wind projects but developers need to engage better with a more joined-up supply chain.
Claire Perry, British energy and clean growth minister, said: "This new sector deal will drive a surge in the clean, green offshore wind revolution that is powering homes and businesses across the UK, bringing investment into coastal communities and ensuring we maintain our position as global le...
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“As the UK works towards its ambitious offshore wind capacity targets, the need for a resilient and competitive supply chain has never been greater. OWGP’s Development Grant program is designed to support this growth, providing financial backing to help businesses scale up,” said Melissa Read...