Offshore wind has a starring role to play as the UK strives to reach net zero, according to newly-appointed Energy Minster Greg Hands.
Making his first major address in his new role at GOW 2021, Hands said: “We are now only 32 days away from the start ofCOP26 where we will look to accelerate global action to tackle the climate crisis, and it is no exaggeration to say that offshore wind will be a linchpin in our efforts to reach net zero.”
The full details of the speech are revealed in today’s special reNEWS show daily on Day 1 of RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2021.
The issue also reports on a call to scrap the CfD scheme for offshore wind at the event in London.
Meanwhile there is coverage of concerns that local content requirements are too restrictive and the latest from Vestas on its plans its 15MW offshore turbine.
The second reNEWS show daily also carries a feature on a looming worker crisis that will affect the sector while we interview SSE Renewables bid director Michelle Gallagher.
For all these stories and more from Day 1 of today’s key industry event check out the latest reNEWS show daily.