UK floating wind leases show intent but target could be doubled

Apr 21, 2021

New offshore lease auctions are propelling the UK towards large floating wind arrays but better government planning could accelerate build and cut costs faster, industry experts said.

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A setback for Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm
Nov 17, 2008
Iberdrola Renovables commissions the O Vieiro Wind Farm
Nov 10, 2008
EDF Energies Nouvelles signs close to 1,000 MW of O&M contracts
Nov 10, 2008
NACEL Energy secures 2082 acres for its Blue Creek wind energy
Nov 10, 2008
EDP Renewables expects to pay less for its wind turbines
Nov 10, 2008
The credit squeeze tipped to alleviate the demand pressure
Nov 10, 2008
Mainstream Renewable Power signs $1 billion deal in Chile
Nov 10, 2008
SeaEnergy to form a JV with Airtricity
Nov 4, 2008
We Energies submits application for new wind project
Nov 4, 2008
EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 26 MW in the UK
Nov 4, 2008
Xelon boosts its average annual purchase of wind power
Nov 4, 2008
£30m scheme to cut cost of offshore wind farms
Nov 4, 2008
The North Sea will become to offshore wind what the Gulf of Arabia is to oil production.
Nov 3, 2008
BroadStar introduces AeroCam in Europe
Oct 23, 2008
EnXco shares plans for 102-megawatt project
Oct 22, 2008

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