UK offshore supplement

Windpower Monthly looks at the world leading UK offshore sector. The supplement focuses on subjects including supplier, the environment and shipbuilding. Additionally, it features a map of the 33GW of projects planned to take place in UK waters by 2020.

Ports hold key to UK's offshore wind energy future
The development of a UK-based supply chain for offshore wind development could rejuvenuate the UK manufacturing sector.

Map of present and future UK offshore wind projects
The 33GW envisaged under Round 3 seems a long way off. But to keep the market moving, the Crown Estate has announced extensions to five Round 1&2 schemes, and awarded additional capacity to two further projects.

Investment in offshore research will prevent costly errors
The UK needs to ensure the correct technology is in place to take advantage of its ideal conditions and become a world leader in the offshore wind industry.

Building a fleet capable of delivering 33MW by 2020
The level of development envisaged under the first three rounds of the UK's offshore wind programme represents a huge opportunity to create manufacturing jobs.

Environmental analysis and the challenge for offshore wind developers
Round 3 projects need to undergo rigorous environmental analysis before construction can begin.