DONG Energy retires world's first offshore wind farm

James Murray
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Danish energy firm hails historic decommissioning of wind farm that paved the way for next generation of giant offshore turbines

The offshore wind industry yesterday marked the end of an era, as Danish utility DONG Energy announced it is to decommission the world's first offshore wind farm after 25 years of service. The company...

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