Ørsted presses pause on 2.4GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind project 'in its current form'

Michael Holder
clock • 5 min read
Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm / Credit: Orsted
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Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm / Credit: Orsted

Major blow to government's clean energy plans, as leading offshore wind developer shelves project over rising cost concerns

Ørsted is pausing plans for a huge 2.4GW offshore wind project off the east coast of the UK, citing a range of market pressures including rising supply chain costs, higher interest rates, and increased...

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