The Anonymous Widower

Government Turns Up Power On Offshore Wind

The title of this post, is the same as that of an article in yesterday’s copy of The Times.

This is the first paragraph.

A third of British electricity will be generated by offshore wind farms by 2030 under government plans.

Although Jeremy Corbyn said he would reopen coal mines a couple of years ago, I can’t see a change of Government stopping this.

A few other points from the article.

• Last year offshore wind produced about eight percent of our electricity needs.
• The offshore wind energy industry has said it will raise UK content from 48 to 60 percent.
• The industry has promised to invest £250million in the supply chain.
• There are 1,900 turbines in British waters, which can generate 8GW.
• Another 6GW will come on stream by 2022-23.
• Another 16GW are in the planning stage.

The author feels that as costs are reducing, this is driving the investment.

Conclusion

We have a very windy future.

March 8, 2019 - Posted by AnonW | Energy | Offshore Wind Power, Wind Power