Comment on Hornsea Project Two offshore windfarm approval

Commenting on the news that the Hornsea Project Two offshore windfarm off Yorkshire has today received development consent from Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark, Dr Jonathan Marshall, Energy Analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said:

“This decision shows that, despite the muddle over the new nuclear plant at Hinkley point, there are energy technologies in which the UK has carved out a position as a global leader.

“The Government’s backing of offshore wind gives the energy sector some of the certainty that has been sorely lacking recently.

“Consistent support has driven costs of offshore wind down so that it’s almost competitive with fossil fuel generation. British factories are now building components for British wind farms, which looks like the building blocks for a truly low-carbon industrial strategy.

“With the next round of renewable energy auctions to come later this year, this approval shows that the UK will continue to push ahead with the transition to a low-carbon economy, reducing our reliance on ageing power stations and imported fossil fuels.”