UK government welcomes a £12 billion RWE and KKR offshore wind investment

The UK government said RWE and KKR "have announced a total investment of £12 billion" for the Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind farms, "set to be operational by 2030". Financing includes "a £1 billion investment from the UK’s National Wealth Fund". Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "This major investment in UK renewables is a vote of confidence for building in Britain."