UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in record auction
https://electrek.co/2026/01/14/uk-offshore-wind-record-auction/
#HackerNews #UKWindEnergy #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyAuction #CleanEnergy
US Administration halted largest Offshore Wind project in the U.S.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/22/trump-offshore-wind-cvow-dominion.html
#HackerNews #USAdministration #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalPolicy #WindEnergy
"Why do wildlife conservation organizations, such as #Audubon and the National Wildlife Federation, support responsible development of #OffshoreWind?
It’s primarily because, while wind turbines do harm some birds, the threats pale in comparison to other threats that birds face, including those from #FossilFuels and #ClimateChange that offshore wind actively helps to reduce. And, even better, there are many ways to minimize the impacts."
https://environmentamerica.org/center/articles/does-offshore-wind-actually-kill-birds/
