Global offshore wind industry tipped for post-pandemic boom

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Governments must step up offshore wind ambitions to reach net zero targets
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Governments must step up offshore wind ambitions to reach net zero targets

Global Wind Energy Council predicts significant growth this year for offshore wind sector, but argues policy moves could unlock more rapid progress

The global offshore wind industry installed 6.1GW of capacity in 2020, but is now poised for rapid expansion throughout 2021 and beyond as coronavirus lockdowns start to ease around the world. That...

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