Wind power: the impact of 'solar opportunists'

Wind power: the impact of 'solar opportunists'
The Infrastructure Commission's Ross Copeland says consenting is an issue. (Image: NZME)
Richard Woodd
This is the final in a three-part series on what happened at the offshore wind forum. Read parts one and two here. Infrastructure Commission chief executive Ross Copland’s talk to the offshore wind forum in New Plymouth foreshadowed what emerged from the startling Sapere Report, which was dated January 25 but not released until March 17.Sapere's report said: "The consenting timeframe for major projects has increased 150% since 2014-15; consents demand will increase by 40% between now and 2050; 29-34% of o...

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