Up the offshore wind workers!

Up the offshore wind workers!

Offshore wind attracts the scrutiny of governments, which are keen to maximise its economic benefits. Often governments want to see the creation of high-value jobs for offshore wind workers in disadvantaged regions by encouraging placing contracts with local...
SIRs  – no knight in shining armour for UK content

SIRs – no knight in shining armour for UK content

In designing an offshore wind auction, governments typically have a range of political goals in mind. In some cases, it is the lowest power prices or the best return for the exchequer. In other cases, governments wish to use the auction to achieve wider socioeconomic...
Celtic Sea plans

Celtic Sea plans

From an early stage, The Crown Estate has signalled its intention to trigger economic development in the Celtic Sea region, loosely defined as off South Wales and South West England. The Crown Estate’s thinking has evolved in the past year and its Information...