UK secures contracts for 9 offshore wind farms, part of a 9.6 GW renewable energy initiative.

The UK government has secured contracts for nine new offshore wind farms, part of a broader initiative to generate 9.6 gigawatts of renewable energy, enough to power 11 million homes. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the importance of these projects for energy security and reducing reliance on volatile gas markets. However, critics, including MP Richard Tice, raised concerns over the costs of renewable energy and the need for larger future auctions to meet ambitious targets.