Bonus scheme to support offshore wind investment

A new bonus scheme has been launched by the UK Government to back renewable energy firms investing in industrial communities.

The Clean Industry Bonus enables offshore wind developers to bid for financial support if they drive investment in UK’s most deprived regions, build low carbon factories, or support net zero supply chains

The support also rewards developers who build more sustainable low carbon factories, offshore wind blades, cables and ports to reduce industrial emissions across the clean energy supply chain.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “This is our clean energy superpower mission in action, kickstarting growth, delivering energy security and transforming towns and cities as part of the transition - from the ports of Nigg and Leith to the manufacturing hubs of Blyth and Hull.”