The failure of Allocation Round 5 to attract any floating offshore wind bids raises “serious questions” about UK government policy, according to the Scottish Energy Minister Gillian Martin.
She told delegates at FOW 2023 in Aberdeen the result of the auction, including a lack of any fixed-bottom awards, has taken the shine off what has been a major success story for the country.
For the full story, see the second reNEWS Live@ FOW2023 show daily from the event.
Also in the special edition is news on why the growth of floating offshore wind relies on the sector standardising its designs, how ICP Infrastucture is mulling stakes in floating developments as it eyes its first project deal and why Principle Power is focusing on a production line for foundations.
Meanwhile Global Energy Group executive director Iain Sinclair explains why the sector must embrace industrialisation and RWE Celtic Sea project lead Philippa Powell is the subject of a special Q&A.