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What happens if the government changes its mind on offshore wind?

Brief

Dan McGrail of GB Energy, speaking in a Modo Energy episode (interview/presentation), explains that if the British public shares financial and political risk, offshore wind projects can accelerate despite government policy changes. The short video (published 2026-07-29) focuses on how risk allocation between industry, government, and the public affects project timelines and board decisions.

Why it matters

Dan McGrail, CEO of GB Energy, argues that sharing project risk with the British public allows offshore wind projects to move faster rather than slower.

Key details

  • Video published by Modo Energy on 2026-07-29 on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRYpZMTNw8I) as part of an episode examining government policy uncertainty and offshore wind.
Source evidence

That's the question any board asks before backing a project like this. Dan McGrail, CEO of GB Energy, explains why having the British public share the risk means projects can move faster, not slower.

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Channel: Modo Energy
Published: 2026-07-29
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRYpZMTNw8I