Senior UK offshore wind executives will tell the country’s main political parties they must double down on backing for renewables to increase the pace of project delivery.
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho and her Labour counterpart Ed Miliband are due to face the industry at Global Offshore Wind 2024 in Manchester just a fortnight out from 4 July’s general election.
Both will hear demands from developers and the supply chain for policy stability and a more ambitious approach to offshore wind.
For the full story, see the reNEWS Live@GOW 2024 show daily from the event in Manchester.
Other key stories in the edition include why a spatial plan is crucial to the future of offshore wind, calls on London to give Tier 2 contractors dedicated support, how CfDs can cut the cost of floating, RenewableUK’s chief executive Dan McGrail explains why the new UK government must put the offshore sector at the heart of its energy system and outgoing ORE Catapult boss Andrew Jamieson reveals why now is the time the industry can fulfil its true potential.
RWE’s Danielle Lane also reveals what challenges lay ahead for the sector and her expectations for the incoming UK government.