RenewableUK has called on new Conservative leader Boris Johnson to put the UK on track to hit its 2050 net zero emissions goal by supporting onshore wind and innovative offshore technologies.
The trade association said Johnson, who is expected to become UK Prime Minister tomorrow, has a “golden opportunity to capitalise on the opportunities offered by low-carbon technology for the UK economy”.
R-UK chief executive Hugh McNeal added: “The new government must take action to put us on course to reach net zero emissions by establishing a new strategy for onshore wind and support for our innovative renewable technologies like floating wind, wave and tidal stream.”
The R-UK head said he hoped Johnson “will continue to be a champion the for UK’s offshore wind sector, as he was in his campaign.”
Johnson, 55, was elected Conservative leader after defeating Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
The former London mayor, who will replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May, secured 66% of the votes in the run-off with Hunt.