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flag Nine European nations pledge 100 GW of North Sea offshore wind by 2050 to boost energy security and grid stability.

flag Nine European nations, including the UK, Germany, and Denmark, have committed to developing 100 gigawatts of offshore wind power through interconnected projects in the North Sea, aiming for 20 gigawatts by 2030 and full completion by 2050. flag The initiative, formalized at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, seeks to boost energy security, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and strengthen grid stability through cross-border undersea cables. flag While existing interconnectors have saved UK consumers £1.6 billion since 2023, Norway has blocked a proposed link to Scotland over supply concerns. flag NATO and the European Commission are supporting the effort, which also addresses growing threats to offshore infrastructure. flag The UK secured 8.4 GW in its latest wind auction, bringing its total operational and contracted capacity to nearly 36 GW, second only to China globally.

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