Five areas in the sea off Wales have been mapped out for the development of floating offshore wind schemes, the Crown Estate has said.
The organisation - an independent commercial business that manages lands and holdings belonging to the Queen - has identified five broad “areas of search” for potential windfarm sites. They will utilise innovative technology that can be deployed in deeper water with higher wind than conventional offshore wind farms, to support efforts to tackle climate change.
The areas are in the Celtic Sea, between Wales and Cornwall, which the Crown Estate said was rich in natural resources including wind. The sites have been identified following technical analysis and engagement.
