The UK’s latest offshore wind auction round stunned the European wind industry when the results were announced this month, with a record-breaking 8.4GW of new capacity awarded. This time on the Wind Power Podcast, we speak with two experts on UK offshore wind to discuss why the auction was so successful, how other markets are responding, and what the results could mean for the UK’s energy transition going forward. The scale of the AR7 auction was celebrated by the wind industry in providing a welcome boost for offshore wind, which has faced mounting economic and political turmoil in recent years. Meanwhile, other European markets that recently committed to a massive expansion of offshore wind in the coming years are taking note. To listen, simply click on the 'play' button in the graphic above or below, or follow and download Wind Power on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms.