The UK government announced a £500m investment in green energy, prioritizing offshore wind farms and solar projects to hit 2030 net-zero goals.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveiled the plan at a renewable energy summit, targeting 10GW of new capacity.
The funds will support projects like the Dogger Bank wind farm expansion and community solar schemes.
Miliband said, 'This accelerates our clean energy transition, creating jobs and cutting bills.' The move follows criticism of slow renewable progress, with only 14% of UK electricity from wind in 2024.
Industry leaders, like RenewablesUK’s Claire Mack, welcome the cash but urge faster planning approvals.
On X, environmentalists celebrate, though some farmers protest land use for solar farms.
Opposition MPs question funding sources, citing taxpayer burdens.
The initiative aims to reduce reliance on volatile gas prices, bolstered by a new UK-Norway grid connector.
Challenges include grid upgrades and supply chain constraints.
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