The UK Wants More Offshore Wind Farms

We have today announced that we will be working with the offshore wind sector and stakeholders to consider making new seabed rights available to offshore wind developers. The Crown Estate is responsible for managing the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The announcement follows the Government’s backing for offshore wind in the Clean Growth Strategy and recognises the industry’s on-going development of an ambitious Sector Deal for offshore wind. It also follows the recent ‘Contracts for Difference’ auction which demonstrated significant cost reduction. Huub den Rooijen, Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure at The Crown Estate, said: “Offshore wind is a fantastic UK success story. We have some of the best... ... More: Official Press Release The Crown Estate

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