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Wind Energy Forecasts Plummet, Threatening Net Zero Goals

10/30/2025

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero revised wind forecasts downward, affecting Ed Miliband's Net Zero plans as offshore wind drops to 43.6% and onshore to 33.4%.
The change is attributed to updated modeling.
The revision raises questions about higher subsidies to meet clean energy targets and about transparency and value for money in upcoming auctions.
Conservatives condemned "bogus numbers," while industry experts said previous estimates were unrealistic.

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero revised wind forecasts downward, affecting Ed Miliband's Net Zero plans as offshore wind drops to 43.6% and onshore to 33.4%.
The change is attributed to updated modeling.
The revision raises questions about higher subsidies to meet clean energy targets and about transparency and value for money in upcoming auctions.
Conservatives condemned "bogus numbers," while industry experts said previous estimates were unrealistic.