How will the British Isles support offshore wind power?

For the British Isles, offshore wind power will be supported by solar PV, onshore wind power, hydropower, wave power, geothermal energy, and the utilisation of biogas from organic residues.

Do inter-annual wind variations affect wind power in the British Isles?

Due to the characteristic of a wind power dominated energy system in the British Isles, the effects of inter-annual wind variations have not yet been investigated but should be subject to follow-up research.

What is a hybrid solar-wind energy system?

Given the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy, hybrid solar-wind energy systems are also equipped with battery storage solutions. These batteries store excess energy generated during peak sun or wind periods, ensuring a consistent and continuous power supply even during periods without sunlight or low wind speeds.

When was the British Indian Ocean Territory established?

Formerly administered as part of the British Crown Colony of Mauritius, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established as an overseas territory of the UK in 1965. A number of the islands of the territory were later transferred to the Seychelles when it attained independence in 1976.

Which countries use offshore wind power?

Wales, England (except London), and Northern Ireland are offshore wind centres. Scotland and Ireland use higher shares of onshore wind and wave power. London acts as a demand hub and a supply sink and can produce electricity almost only through prosumerism (rooftop PV), indicating its dependency on imports from neighbouring regions.

Does the UK have a high offshore wind potential?

Special attention was paid to the high offshore wind potential of the British Isles, as well as the limited societal acceptance for onshore wind in the United Kingdom.