The UK has the most economically attractive offshore wind resources in Europe which could be expanded to almost five times its current level by 2030, a new study shows. The study,“Unleashing Europe’s Offshore Wind Potential” by independent consultants BVG Associates, demonstrates that a total capacity of at least 25 gigawatts (GW) can be installed in UK waters by the end of the next decade – enough to power more than 20 million homes, which is 75% of all households in the UK, RenewableUK said. This would retain the UK’s global lead in offshore wind, as the r
Offshore Wind Biz 6th June 2017 read more »
The UK can expand its offshore wind capacity to almost five times its current level by 2030, having the most economically attractive offshore wind resources in Europe, according to a new report. The study says that a total capacity of at least 25 gigawatts (GW) can be installed in UK waters by the end of the next decade.
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