AN UPDATE ON THE EXTENT OF MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NORTHEAST ATLANTIC
There has been a rapid expansion of Marine Renewable Energy Developments (MREDs) – predominantly windfarms- in Northern Europe. Concerns have been raised that their potential impacts are not being adequately taken into account. This paper provides further information about the extent of MREDs in the...
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Summary: | There has been a rapid expansion of Marine Renewable Energy Developments (MREDs) – predominantly windfarms- in Northern Europe. Concerns have been raised that their potential impacts are not being adequately taken into account. This paper provides further information about the extent of MREDs in the region, revealing that there are at least 50 existing, under construction or planned windfarms. |
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