Offshore Wind Bonanza: Industry predicts £155bn economic boost through to 2030

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Photo by Ole Jorgen. Credit: Hywind

New RenewableUK report reveals offshore wind industry already supports around 31,000 jobs and employment across the sector is set to treble by 2030

Between 2022 and 2030 the UK offshore wind industry is set to help mobilise around £155bn in private investment in new projects, according to a major new report published today. The UK Offshore Wind...

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