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Hybrid projects to 'become the new norm'
Developer-utility ScottishPower has submitted permit applications to add solar power capacity to existing wind projects in the UK, which its CEO says will become increasingly common in the early 2020s.
Danish wind nearly subsidy free
The latest joint technology tender in Denmark has seen subsidies fall to an average price of DKK 15.4/MWh (€2.06/MWh), with the lowest wind price of just DKK 10/MWh (€1.34/MWh). Meanwhile, wind-solar hybrid projects are also successful.
Senvion troubles delay Trianel completion
The 203MW Trianel Windpark Borkum II project is facing reduced revenues as it misses out on a subsidy deadline caused, in part, by Senvion's insolvency procedures.
Macron vows to accelerate France's offshore ambitions
France has committed to tendering up to two offshore wind projects annually and to ease the permitting hurdles facing the industry, the president has said.
Ørsted secures partial off-take deal for BR3
Ørsted and German chemicals firm Covestro have signed a 100MW power purchase agreement to cover a portion of the output from the 900MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 site, under development in the North Sea.
Shift to auctions leaves Irish wind vulnerable to mid-term slump
The Irish government has approved a new renewables auction scheme but the wind industry trade body has warned of a gap in installations.
In Depth
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Germany Enercon cuts back, seeing 'no chance' of German recovery
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Germany OEMs face the abyss in Germany
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Germany German climate policy has "lost direction"
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United Kingdom Oil and gas sector's lessons for floating offshore wind
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United Kingdom WindEconomics: Nuclear escalates as wind prices keep falling
Offshore
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United Kingdom ESB joins Neart Na Gaoithe
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United Kingdom Equinor makes Hywind performance data available
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Netherlands SGRE upgrades Hollandse Kust Zuid turbines to 11MW
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Denmark WindEurope Offshore 2019: 450GW target needs grid action
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Denmark WindEurope Offshore 2019: Sector can resist 'unprecedented pressure'
Policy
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WindEurope Offshore 2019: 'Work with China' to boost innovation
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Denmark Denmark unveils offshore support scheme for Thor
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China Asia Pacific to drive 'global market to 2030'
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Germany Enercon sends up distress flare as Germany's wind market collapses
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China US and China to 'challenge UK's top offshore spot'
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