18 Mar 2025
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, have announced the appointment of leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind. With over 850GW of offshore wind capacity expected to be […]
18 Mar 2025
The UK Government has said that a new Crown Estate Act will ‘help to drive economic growth further and faster, deliver a greater financial return for the taxpayer and unlock vital funding for public services.’ The Crown Estate has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation, including supporting offshore wind […]
11 Mar 2025
The UK Prime Minister and the Irish Taoiseach announced closer collaboration on energy production at the first of a series of annual summits between the two countries. The two prime ministers announced closer collaboration on subsea energy infrastructure to “harness the full potential” of the Irish and Celtic seas as part of ongoing efforts to reset post-Brexit relations. […]
11 Mar 2025
Research led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory highlights the urgent need for standardised compensation and improved collaboration between energy companies and fishermen. The study found that the majority of UK fishermen feel their livelihoods are being threatened by the rapid expansion of offshore wind farms (OWFs), with impacts felt across all vessel sizes and fleet sectors. […]
11 Mar 2025
In a new consultation on North Sea policies that UK ministers say will protect jobs and supply chains, the government vowed to help the energy sector shift to become a clean energy “world-leader” in technologies like offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture. The consultation also includes delivering the government’s commitment not to issue new licences to explore […]
04 Mar 2025
The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has delivered a roadmap to guide how we observe the ocean to increase our understanding of the potential impacts of expanding offshore wind developments on the marine environment. The Scoping an Offshore Wind Sustained Observation Programme report was commissioned by the Scottish Government’s Scottish Marine Energy Research Programme, to help […]
25 Feb 2025
The UK government is creating a pathway for more offshore wind projects as it launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the upcoming Allocation Round 7 (AR7) Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. The CfD scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation, incentivising investment in renewable energy by protecting developers from volatile […]
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, […]
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