Crown backs down and ‘refines’ plans for offshore wind auction
by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent from on (#4KFHW)
Tender process for seabed use made more transparent after warnings from energy firms
The Queen's property manager has bowed to criticism over its plans for the biggest offshore wind auction in a decade by agreeing to fairer terms for renewable energy companies.
The Crown Estate, which holds the rights to seabeds around the British Isles, told windfarm developers on Thursday that it has "refined" its controversial plans for the upcoming tender to make it more affordable to develop renewable energy.
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