Here we look at the offshore wind auction processes in Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands and ask what we can learn from them.

We consider whether the OFTO regime is fit-for-purpose to support the growth of offshore wind. We review the strengths and weaknesses of the current regime and assess the merits of potential alternatives, the ownership and operation of connection assets either by incumbent transmission operators or generators. We then propose ideas to enhance the OFTO regime by better-supporting coordination and increasing competition.

In the first of our articles on the future of offshore wind in Great Britain we explore the essential role of the onshore transmission #network to enable the growth of #offshorewind generation, current capacity limitations and review the initiatives taken by the industry to increase network capacity and propose additional ideas.