The “systemic change” required to revitalise the UK offshore wind industry is not taking place, FOW 2024 has heard.
RWE UK and Ireland offshore development director Danielle Lane told delegates in Aberdeen on Day 1 that key challenges on grid and consenting remain.
Lane said there are reports, roadmaps and ambitions that highlight these issues but little tangible progress.
For the full story, see the reNEWS Live@FOW 2024 show daily from the second day of the event.
Other important stories in the edition include Scotland’s pledge to deliver “absolute policy certainty” for the offshore wind sector, Thistle Wind Partners’ Gavin McKay on the technical and commercial challenges of delivering gigawatt-scale floaters in the UK and ABL Group renewables managing director John MacAskill writes about why stepping stone sites need a change in the CfD rules.
There’s also an essential guide to what’s on at the second day of the Aberdeen event.