29 Jul 2025

Photo by Anthony Aird   The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to environmental compensatory measures for offshore wind developments. The consultation, which opened on July 22 and closes on September 2, 2025, aims to gather feedback on a more flexible and pragmatic approach to […]

18 Feb 2025

Since 2003, the UK has installed 14.7GW of offshore wind. However, with expected average lifespans of 20-25 years, the UK’s oldest wind farms are entering the final stages of their operational capacity, and decommissioning plans are now being put to the test.     The UK risks losing 5 GW of offshore wind by 2035, […]

18 Feb 2025

The UK produces more offshore wind than any other European country, making it the backbone for plans to deliver a clean power system by 2030 and become a clean energy superpower.  Industrial heartlands and coastal areas are set to receive a major economic boost as the government backs renewable energy firms investing in industrial communities. […]