DONG Energy acquires 4GW Hornsea offshore wind zone

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Danish energy company becomes lead developer after purchasing project rights for the second and third phases of the North Sea development

DONG Energy, the world's largest owner and operator of offshore wind technology, has taken full control of the 4GW Hornsea offshore wind development zone in the North Sea. The Danish energy company,...

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