Britain’s Crown Estate to invest £400M in offshore wind

The UK’s Crown Estate announced a £400 million investment to accelerate offshore wind development, aiming to address key bottlenecks in port infrastructure and project delivery. Of the total, £350 million targets expanding port and supply chain capacity, while £50 million supports early-stage projects. This aligns with the UK’s goal of adding 20–30 GW of new offshore wind lease capacity by 2030. The investment comes as next-gen turbines require deeper ports and specialized facilities. The initiative is expected to reduce costs, improve reliability, and generate green jobs in industrial regions transitioning to low-carbon economies.