"The government argues that wind projects are cheaper than new gas power stations and will "bring down bills for good", but the Conservatives have accused its climate targets of raising energy prices. The offshore wind sector has been hit by rising costs in the past few years, and the Conservatives argue the contracts awarded in today's auction risk locking in high prices for decades."
"One of the biggest successful projects is the first phase of Berwick Bank in the North Sea, which could end up as the largest offshore wind farm worldwide. Other projects to be awarded contracts include the Dogger Bank South wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire and the Norfolk Vanguard project off the coast of East Anglia - while Awel Y Mor was the first successful Welsh project in more than a decade, the government says."
The UK awarded a record volume of offshore wind contracts across England, Scotland and Wales to expand clean electricity capacity, including part of a potential world-leading North Sea wind farm. Major successful bids include the first phase of Berwick Bank, Dogger Bank South, Norfolk Vanguard and Awel Y Mor. The government aims for at least 95% of Great Britain's electricity from "clean" sources by 2030, relying on renewables and nuclear. Officials claim offshore wind is cheaper than new gas and will reduce bills, while critics warn rising costs and long contract terms risk locking in high prices.
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