A new University College London study argues that Britain’s investment in wind power has not only reduced emissions but delivered major financial gains. The analysis, published as a preprint in UCL Open: Environment, estimates that between 2010 and 2023, wind generation provided a net benefit of £104.3 billion to UK consumers.

The UK government has unveiled a major new plan to revive the country’s onshore wind sector, aiming to more than double capacity by 2030 after nearly a decade of stagnation in England. Published today, the strategy is described as a cornerstone of Britain’s mission to become a “clean energy superpower” and reduce reliance on volatile global gas markets.

The UK has taken a major step in expanding its offshore wind sector with the launch of two new floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea — a move expected to create thousands of jobs, bring over £1 billion in investment, and further solidify the country’s leadership in renewable energy.

Construction has resumed on the Empire Wind offshore project off the coast of New York after the Trump administration lifted a federal stop-work order that had halted progress for over a month. The move marks a reversal in tone after Equinor, the Norwegian energy company behind the development, had warned of potential legal action over what it previously described as an "unlawful" halt.

The Trump administration has reignited its battle with the U.S. clean energy sector, with offshore wind emerging as the central battleground. One of President Donald Trump’s first executive actions after returning to the White House in January was to sign a memorandum withdrawing all areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing.

Danish energy giant Ørsted has announced it will no longer proceed with the 2.4 GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm in its current form. The company cited a combination of worsening market conditions, including continued supply chain cost increases, higher interest rates, and greater execution risk for projects of this scale.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a fast-tracked £300 million investment into the UK’s offshore wind supply chains, aiming to spark a new wave of clean energy manufacturing and job creation across the country’s industrial heartlands.

The UK government has approved the development of Rampion 2, an offshore wind farm that will bring up to 90 new turbines to the Sussex coastline. Planned as an extension to the existing Rampion Offshore Wind Farm—which has been generating electricity off the coast of Brighton since 2018—Rampion 2 will be built in the English Channel, between 13km and 26km from the Sussex coast.

The UK is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in wind energy. With its extensive coastline, strong prevailing winds, and relatively shallow waters, the country has long been at the forefront of offshore wind development. Now, the government is taking decisive steps to accelerate the sector’s growth, clearing the way for a new wave of clean energy investment.

At a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump declared his intent to end the construction of wind turbines across the country, stating, “We’re going to try and have a policy where no windmills are being built.” Trump framed wind energy as an inefficient and environmentally harmful choice, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to prioritizing fossil fuels and natural gas.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has criticized the U.K.'s energy tax policies in light of recent announcements by U.S. oil firm Apache to exit the North Sea. "The U.K. is making a very big mistake. Open up the North Sea. Get rid of Windmills!" Trump declared, underscoring his disapproval of Britain's windfall tax and support for renewable energy over fossil fuels.