'Great British success story': Government sets out timetable for offshore wind auctions

James Murray
clock • 5 min read

Claire Perry to confirm next clean energy contract auction for offshore wind and remote island projects to take place by next May, with further auctions following every two years

The government will today unveil plans that could see between 1GW and 2GW of new offshore wind capacity delivered every year throughout the 2020s, as it seeks to build on the industry's recent success...

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