Offshore wind: 8.4 GW awarded at the latest UK auction (AR7), a record outcome

News Tank Transitions - Bruxelles - News #426518 - Published on 15/01/26 at 11:30
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A record 8.4 GW offshore wind capacity was awarded in the latest UK auction (AR7), announced the UK government on 14/01/2026. The tender awarded six onshore wind projects (8.2 GW) and two floating projects (200 MW).

"The results represent the largest single award of offshore wind capacity in UK and European history, against a backdrop of global...

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