The UK offshore wind industry's aim to have 6 GW offshore wind capacity by 206 gained a boost after the Crown Estate, which manages England, Wales and Northern Ireland's seabeds, announced a potential leasing round of 30 GW. The proposal forms part of the first stage of engagement on the leasing, during which existing and new developers can identify and propose areas for offshore projects. A second engagement stage is scheduled for autumn, potentially followed by the actual leasing in early 2019.
The UK offshore wind industry's aim to have 30 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030 gained a boost after the Crown Estate, which manages England, Wales and Northern Ireland's seabeds, announced a potential leasing round of 6 GW. The proposal forms part of the first stage of engagement on the leasing, during which existing and new developers can identify and propose areas for offshore projects. A second engagement stage is scheduled for autumn, potentially followed by the actual leasing in early 2019.