UK Gets More Offshore Wind As Trump Tries To Block It - CleanTechnica

The article contrasts the progress of offshore wind energy development in the UK with the stagnation and opposition faced in the United States. While the U.S. has abundant wind resources, its offshore wind industry remains minimal due to political resistance and regulatory hurdles, particularly under the Trump administration, which actively sought to block offshore wind projects. In contrast, the UK boasts one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing offshore wind markets, supplying about 20% of its electricity and aiming for up to 50 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2030. A recent major development in the UK offshore wind sector involves a $15 billion joint venture between global investment firm KKR and renewable energy giant RWE to build two massive offshore wind farms—Norfolk Vanguard East and West—with a combined capacity of approximately 3 GW. These projects, expected to power around 3 million UK homes, will be located 50 to 80 km off the East Anglia coast and are slated to become operational by