Why the UK should adopt a "can do" attitude to offshore wind

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Despite the "stubbornly expensive" label it is often given, offshore wind offers a huge potential to reduce its costs and contribute to the UK's objectives on energy security, growth and climate change

With the publication this week of the Government's power sector delivery plan and the imminent release of its long-awaited industrial strategy for offshore wind, now is a good time to reflect on the potential...

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