UK awards 4 tidal stream projects in latest offshore energy round

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Four companies have been awarded Contracts for Difference for tidal stream projects, three in the same area of seabed off Wales and one in Scotland.

While developers are most likely optimistic, the tidal stream awards made amount to less than half of those given in 2023, when more than 50MW was awarded.

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