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The UK has awarded contracts for a historic volume of offshore wind projects across England, Scotland, and Wales, aimed at expanding low-carbon electricity capacity. Key projects include Berwick Bank, Dogger Bank South, Norfolk Vanguard, and Awel y Môr.

The government aims for at least 95% of Great Britain's electricity to come from clean sources by 2030, with a target of 43 GW of offshore wind capacity. Current offshore wind capacity is 16.6 GW, with 11.7 GW under construction. The latest auction secured 8.4 GW but rising costs and deployment challenges pose risks to meeting targets.