UK among 10 countries to build 100GW wind power grid in North Sea

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren AlmeidaJanuary 26, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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The UK and nine other European nations (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Norway) have agreed to build a 100GW offshore wind power grid in the North Sea. This agreement, formalized in the "Hamburg declaration," aims to transform the region into a clean energy hub by connecting offshore wind farms to multiple countries via high-voltage subsea cables. The initiative contributes to a previous commitment to generate 300GW of offshore wind power in the North Sea by 2050. The UK is also expected to sign a statement of intent with Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands to collaborate on cross-border offshore electricity projects. The agreement comes shortly after criticism from Donald Trump regarding European wind power and the UK's plans to phase out North Sea oil and gas production.

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Ed Miliband ×260% Iceland 60% Ireland 60% Luxembourg 60% Norway 60% Denmark ×270% France 70% Netherlands ×270% Germany ×270% Belgium ×270% North Sea ×585% UK ×790%

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