North Sea nations agree on 100 GW wind deal
The UK and its European allies will sign the Hamburg Declaration, pledging to develop 100 GW of joint offshore wind capacity across the North Sea.
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Europe: Countries bordering the North Sea are set to sign a major clean energy agreement committing them to deliver 100 GW of shared offshore wind capacity through joint projects.
The Hamburg Declaration, to be signed by the UK alongside European partners, marks a significant step towards closer cooperation on offshore wind, with a focus on projects built and connected across national boundaries. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband described the pact as a landmark move to strengthen energy resilience at a time of global uncertainty.
The deal brings together the UK with countries including Germany, Norway, France and Denmark, and will contribute to a wider pledge made three years ago to reach 300 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050. Under the new agreement, 100 GW of that total will come from so-called offshore hybrid assets – wind farms linked to more than one country through interconnectors.
Miliband said the agreement would help the UK move away from volatile fossil fuel markets and build long-term energy security through clean power. He added that cooperation in the North Sea is key to unlocking its full renewable potential.
The Energy Secretary will meet leaders from across Europe, including Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands, as plans progress to turn the North Sea into a major hub for clean electricity generation and transmission.
Industry leaders welcomed the announcement, highlighting the role of interconnectors in reducing costs, improving efficiency and limiting the impact on coastal communities. The summit is also expected to advance collaboration on supply chains, market design and shared infrastructure.
Earlier this month, the UK secured 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest renewables auction, described by the government as the largest of its kind in Europe. Further talks are under way on deeper UK-EU cooperation on electricity markets, alongside new agreements to strengthen cyber security for critical North Sea energy infrastructure.
Source: renews.biz
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