EDF joins Eneco to build giant Isle of Wight offshore wind farm

Jessica Shankleman
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Eneco and EDF Energy form 50:50 joint venture to develop Navitus Bay project

French energy giant EDF has moved to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market, after forming a joint venture to develop the Round 3 project to the west of the Isle of Wight. EDF today confirmed...

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