by Stephen Mills | Nov 20, 2020 | Blogs
We too often hear that electricity from wind is zero carbon. Compared with traditional coal, it almost seems that way. In terms of CO2/MWh of energy produced, wind typically produces 5-10kgCO2/MWh. This compares to coal’s 7-900kg CO2/MWh. But 5-10kg still is not zero....
by Stephen Mills | Nov 18, 2020 | Blogs
In the last decade, the wind industry has been focussing on cost reduction. This focus has resulted in wind energy now being cost competitive with all other forms of new energy generation. We have been supporting the cost reduction agenda for the whole of this period....
by Stephen Mills | Oct 14, 2020 | Blogs
I recently took part in a panel discussion on offshore wind’s role in decarbonising Poland’s energy mix. The panel was organised by Scottish Development International together with British Embassy Warsaw and the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT). It was...
by Stephen Mills | Aug 4, 2020 | Blogs
As the world slowly begins to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdowns, it’s a good time to reflect on the good work and dedication shown by essential services. Health workers have rightly had the public’s focus, but let’s not forget those that made sure the lights stayed...
by Stephen Mills | Apr 3, 2020 | Blogs
Mental health experts advise us not to think beyond the day-to-day when dealing with the current COVID-19 crisis. However, while governments must focus on the immediate emergency, they also need to start planning for recovery. It is obvious that the global economy...
by Stephen Mills | Dec 20, 2019 | Blogs
Ten years ago, we produced for The Crown Estate our first offshore wind supply chain gap analysis. The aim was to identify the bottlenecks in the UK supply chain if its Round 3 leasing process was delivered to capacity and on schedule. In retrospect, it was a tall...
