UK offshore wind sector eyes ‘deepwater’ category for AR8
Published: 19/06/2026
- New “other deep water offshore wind” (ODOW) technology category inclusion in AR8 could commercialize hybrid seabed-anchored/tendon-stabilized foundations
- Technology development led by Marine Power Systems (MPS) and OSI Renewables with active participation across leasing pipelines
- Impact includes potential for reshoring, manufacturing, and impacts on leasing/development choices
Scotland and Wales press Westminster on offshore wind support
Published: 17/06/2026
- Scotland and Wales are seeking stronger offshore-wind support from Westminster
- Involved parties include Scottish energy minister, Welsh energy minister, UK government/Westminster, and other key stakeholders
- Impact: positive potential for local supply-chain and job growth in Wales and Scotland, materially affecting UK leasing frameworks and incentives to localise manufacturing
Offshore wind faces tougher price test in AR8, minister warns
Published: 17/06/2026
- Price to be the “central factor” at AR8, signaling tighter cost scrutiny and accelerated AR8 timeline.
- UK government and other industry players are part of the ongoing debate
- Impact includes squeeze on project economics, increased bid competition, lease/transmission uncertainty for Scottish projects
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UK offshore wind sector eyes ‘deepwater’ category for AR8
The introduction of an “other deepwater offshore wind” (ODOW) technology category into AR8 has the potential to bring sweeping changes. This could instrumentalize hybrid seabed-anchored/tendon-stabilised foundations, subsequently catalysing UK manufacturing and reshoring while presenting new choices in leasing and development.
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