'Past wrongs and bad luck' meant giant UK offshore wind round still fell short

ANALYSIS | Government would have 'hoped for more' than 3.8GW of new offshore wind procured to give it fighting chance of meeting its 60GW by 2030 target, say industry experts

Almost half the auction's budget went on shoring up projects awarded contracts in 2022 or was not used at all due to "bad luck," said Leo Bertels, associate director at BVG Associates
Almost half the auction's budget went on shoring up projects awarded contracts in 2022 or was not used at all due to "bad luck," said Leo Bertels, associate director at BVG AssociatesPhoto: BVGA
Published 4 September 2024, 09:47Updated 4 September 2024, 10:43
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