Skip to main contentGovernment grants itself new power, first trialled for fixed bottom offshore wind, that it hopes will allow it to make ‘better informed decisions’ for floatingUK energy secretary Ed Miliband implemented reforms that led to a record-breaking AR7 renewable energy auction in January.Photo: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing StreetFloating WindPublished 6 July 2026, 14:14Updated 6 July 2026, 14:14UKEurope