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UK Offshore Wind Capacity at Risk Amid Budget Cuts

10/31/2025

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United Kingdom faces a risk to offshore wind capacity after Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a £1.08 billion budget, far below what is needed.
Critics, including shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho and Wind Europe’s Giles Dickson, say Miliband’s budget could hinder UK offshore wind leadership and reduce capacity.
Ember notes global offshore wind could triple by 2030, with 27 countries setting targets and deployment needing acceleration to meet climate goals.

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United Kingdom faces a risk to offshore wind capacity after Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a £1.08 billion budget, far below what is needed.
Critics, including shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho and Wind Europe’s Giles Dickson, say Miliband’s budget could hinder UK offshore wind leadership and reduce capacity.
Ember notes global offshore wind could triple by 2030, with 27 countries setting targets and deployment needing acceleration to meet climate goals.