Renewables – offshore wind

Offshore wind farms are “back on the agenda” for SSE, the energy giant has said, as it reported a fall in profits due to lower gas prices. Alastair Phillips-Davies, chief executive, admitted he had “spat the dummy” on offshore wind two years ago when he cast doubt on the sector’s viability, but said SSE was now considering more investment after ministers pulled the plug on onshore wind subsidies, making offshore “the only game in town”.

Telegraph 18th May 2016 read more »