Don't underestimate the importance of the United Kingdom for Australia's clean energy or future security, a senior British diplomat says. Lacking Australia's abundant sunshine, the UK is the largest offshore wind market in the world after phasing out coal-fired power plants. "If Australia's looking to develop offshore wind, they can draw on our 20 years of experience," High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell said. "Follow the money. Government money can only go so far and for any true transition, you need the private sector to play a full and active part." The island nation has attracted billions in capital for offshore wind…
