The UK's Offshore Wind Auction Broke Records, but Its Clean Power Target Remains Unrealistic

The UK's offshore wind auction broke records, but its clean power target remains unrealistic

The UK government has just announced the results of its biggest-ever auction for new offshore wind projects. By doubling the budget at the eleventh hour, it managed to award contracts for a massive 8.4 gigawatts of new capacity. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband described it as "a monumental step toward clean power by 2030."

BP venture kills one UK offshore wind project but saves another

Move comes after BP venture’s partner on twin Irish Sea projects walked away following failure to secure deals in UK offshore wind auction