Vattenfall secures contract for latest low cost offshore wind farm

Company announces it has won tender to build 600MW Danish offshore wind farm with a bid of €49.9/MWh

BusinessGreen staff
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Vattenfall has this week provided further evidence the cost of offshore wind power is falling fast, confirming it has won the tender to build a 600MW Danish project with a bid of €49.9/MWh. The Kriegers...

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