Special Report - UK offshore 2011

Confidence is key for offshore momentum

There are signs of growing investor confidence in offshore wind but commitment from governments is the key ingredient

What new turbines are on the offshore horizon

While Siemens 3.6MW turbine still dominates, there's is a growing role for 5MW+ machines.

Cabling firms await go-ahead

UK offshore plans have highlighted both a shortage of cabling and an unwillingness among cable makers to invest.

Offshore under pressure to improve productivity

High installation costs mean offshore must deliver electricity at same price as onshore

Helicopters take a bigger role in offshore

Bad weather conditions render access for maintenance impossible by boad. Will helicopters take over?