Winds of change: UK offshore wind promises huge onshore economic benefits

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Ensuring local content in UK offshore wind projects is crucial, writes Siemens Energy UK & Ireland CEO Steve Scrimshaw

The fourth round of the UK government's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction scheme, designed to increase investment in low-carbon energy, has opened, aiming to support 12GW of new generation capacity....

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