Blocking offshore wind farms means higher energy bills, dirtier energy, more pollution
Sir, – It is not the case that there is a ban or standard in Europe against developing wind farms within 22km from the coast (
As of the end of 2023, there are 12 GW of offshore wind capacity installed in Europe located within 22 km of the coastline. This accounts for 35 per cent of today’s installed European offshore wind capacity with nearly twice that capacity under construction, with permits or in the planning system.
But the debate about our energy transition must be an honest one. There is no way to deliver floating wind energy before the early 2030s and, if we are ever to deliver floating turbines, we need the infrastructure and the supply-chain that will be created by the first phase of projects.
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