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Greenpeace Challenges Crown Estate Over Wind Development Fees

10/14/2025

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Greenpeace threatens action against The Crown Estate, accusing it of exploiting seabed ownership to inflate costs for wind developers.
The Crown Estate reported £1.1 billion profit last financial year and says auction fees reflect market conditions.
Greenpeace calls for an independent review of the auction process, warning reform is needed to safeguard offshore wind expansion.
The Crown Estate disputes Greenpeace's claims, maintaining fees reflect market conditions.

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Greenpeace threatens action against The Crown Estate, accusing it of exploiting seabed ownership to inflate costs for wind developers.
The Crown Estate reported £1.1 billion profit last financial year and says auction fees reflect market conditions.
Greenpeace calls for an independent review of the auction process, warning reform is needed to safeguard offshore wind expansion.
The Crown Estate disputes Greenpeace's claims, maintaining fees reflect market conditions.