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Analysis - Vestas CEO Engel happy to move on a year
DENMARK: In this year's Q1 figures, Vestas announced Q1 revenues of EUR 1.096 billion, a 1% decrease on the same period in 2012. However, for Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel this is far preferable to last year's Q1 announcements of a EUR 162 million loss, a postponement of the development of the V164 8MW offshore turbine and the problems with 376 V90 gearboxes.
WindEconomics - Brazil savings, GE in Taiwan, Connection costs
WORLDWIDE: Windpower Monthly's new digest reveals recent deals that demonstrate low wind turbine costs and maintenance costs, a high offshore grid connection deal in Germany, rising gas generation costs in Europe and a nuclear strike price related to the length of contract
Export plan highlights Irish need for speed
IRELAND: The Irish wind industry is excited about the prospect of exporting wind energy to the UK. Hailed as a "game changer", January's agreement between the UK and Irish governments to look into energy exports heralds thousands of jobs and an EUR 18 billion economic boost for the Republic of Ireland, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA).
UK government takes steps to reassure investors
UK: There has been a flurry of activity from the UK government in the wind market recently, focused on increasing investor confidence, particularly in the offshore sector.
Europe news
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United Kingdom UK government approves 504MW project off Suffolk coast
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United Kingdom UK government committee backs renewables
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United Kingdom Falck puts 49% of assets up for sale
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Germany GE replaces Ritter in European operations shake-up
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United Kingdom Carbon Trust launches offshore prediction study
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Spain Gamesa cuts 394 jobs in Spain
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Denmark Dong installs final Anholt turbine
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Netherlands Netherlands plans 6GW for 2020 push
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Sweden Cable fault shuts down Vattenfall offshore project
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United Kingdom UK considers financial help for Scottish island projects
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United Kingdom GGOWL and Fluor settle Greater Gabbard legal battle
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Germany Nordex boosts turbine sales by 30%
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Germany Iberdrola finishes 400MW Wikinger study
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Germany Repower wins 82MW community contract
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United Kingdom Capital constraints force Vattenfall EOWDC reduction
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Germany Repower COO Tanti to rejoin Suzlon Group
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United Kingdom GIB commits EUR 117 million to UK offshore
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Portugal EDPR posts record pre-tax profits
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Denmark Vestas claims turnaround on track with Q1 result
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Europe Canada loses Ontario FIT appeal at WTO
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Russia Russia set for its biggest ever wind farm
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Germany Siemens profit dips as orders soar
Latest Jobs
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Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Viridium Associates London
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Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Viridium Associates London
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HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment North Wales
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Project Planner (Offshore Wind) Project Planner (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment Scotland
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Wind Farm Asset Manager Wind Farm Asset Manager GL Garrad Hassan UK or Germany
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Market status reports
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United Kingdom United Kingdom - Gearing up for a busy year amid regulatory change
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Germany Germany - Market reform and end of nuclear aid steady growth
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Denmark Denmark - Sector waits for new energy act to end limbo
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Austria Austria - Green electricity law opens doors for more wind
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Estonia Baltic States - Region's only bright spot could fade after 2012
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Belgium Belgium - Bright future beckons if regulations resolved
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Bulgaria Bulgaria - New rules may spark investor exodus
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Cyprus Cyprus - Growth likely to slow as high tariff is recalculated
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Czech Republic Czech Republic - Investment bombshell hits suffering sector
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Finland Finland - Cut in red tape and offshore plans lift dark mood
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France France - Offshore growth will lead new build in wind market
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Greece Greece - Wind awaits return of financial investment
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Hungary Hungary - Progress on hold as wind awaits new tender
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Ireland Ireland - Proposed curtailment policy threatens growth
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Italy Italy - Sector acts fast ahead of expected incentives slump
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Netherlands Netherlands - Big onshore projects with large turbines on horizon
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Norway Norway - Green certificates could bring big boost for wind
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Poland Poland - Industry prepares to fight 'destructive' draft rules
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Portugal Portugal - Austerity measures halt near-future wind growth
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Romania Romania - Booming market aims to treble in two years
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Bosnia and Herzegovina South-East Europe - Croatia advances while neighbours struggle
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Spain Spain - Big freeze on horizon for Spanish wind
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Sweden Sweden - Grid upgrade decision will be key to continue growth
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Ukraine Ukraine - Local requirements may stifle huge ambition
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Latest Jobs
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Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Viridium Associates London
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Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Viridium Associates London
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HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment North Wales
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Project Planner (Offshore Wind) Project Planner (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment Scotland
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Wind Farm Asset Manager Wind Farm Asset Manager GL Garrad Hassan UK or Germany