Renewable UK has claimed that investor confidence in UK offshore wind “remains high” following the announcement that £1.3 billion funding has been secured for the Dudgeon windfarm. The 402MW major offshore wind farm project off the North Norfolk coast reached a £1.3 billion agreement to achieve financial close, and will be the first offshore wind project to be developed under the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme. Renewable UK’s deputy chief executive Maf Smith said: “This announcement proves that the UK is the go-to destination for offshore wind investors.
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