Major new drive for offshore wind power (UK)

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http://www.iht.com/articles/reuters/2008/06/04/europe/OUKWD-UK-CLIMATE-BRITAIN-WIND.php

Major new drive for offshore wind power

By Jeremy Lovell Reuters
Published: June 4, 2008

LONDON: The government opened a major new phase on Wednesday in its drive for renewable energy, calling for bids to build up to 25 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines, triple the amount in the pipeline.

The announcement by the government agency, the Crown Estate, which owns the seabed surrounding the country was welcomed by British Wind Energy Association chairman Adam Bruce as "impressively bold."

Under rounds one and two of offshore renewable power generation leasing programme a total of eight gigawatts of wind turbines are under development.

Round three announced on Wednesday would raise that to 33 gigawatts, equivalent to one quarter of the country's electricity supply.

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[MashupPublius]

1. Great news

I wish we could get those kinds of commitments in the U.S.

[kristopher]

2. They are coming

The Minerals Management Service has regulatory control over permitting offshore wind, and they are in the final stages of a three year policy formation process. Keep an eye on the midAtlantic region from Mass to NC.

[ladjf]

3. Good post! Thanks for keeping us up to date.