'We're in a race against time': Industry dismay at latest UK offshore wind planning delays

Michael Holder
clock • 3 min read

Final decisions on Ørsted and Vattanfall wind energy projects off Norfolk coast have been pushed back until July

The offshore wind industry has expressed frustration at crucial planning decision delays for two major projects off the coast of Norfolk, arguing the UK is in "a race against time" to both minimise the...

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