Offshore wind cuts fuel import costs by £30bn

Offshore wind has reduced UK spending on imported fuels by at least £30bn in real 2024 prices, according to new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
The milestone coincides with the 25th anniversary of the UK’s first offshore wind farm at Blyth Harbour.For the first time, offshore wind generation in 2024 produced around 10% more electricity than domestically sourced gas. Analysts say this shift will widen as North Sea gas declines and new offshore wind farms come