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Something many people are not aware of is that the UK is a lucky country in terms of natural resources, with these resources playing a critical role in the deve
by growlist 7y ago
Something many people are not aware of is that the UK is a lucky country in terms of natural resources, with these resources playing a critical role in the development of the country over thousands of years. Wind power is just the latest example, and there's still plenty of resources left underground for the future, should the economics turn positive.
Somewhat ironically, one factor that has greatly facilitated the development of offshore wind in the UK is the world leading expertise in offshore construction gained through decades of exploitation of North Sea oil and gas.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoWind particularly. There are nine licences agreed for farms as large or larger than Hornsea One, including Hornsea 2 and 3. Another licence round due in a couple of years, and a lot of coastline to go...
- davedx 7y agoYep! I remember being amazed at how long Scotland's Cruachan hydro plant has been in operation.
- ascorbic 7y agoIt certainly helps that the North Sea is very shallow. Lots of it is only 25 or 30 metres deep.