Offshore Wind Ports Working together

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More often seen as competitors, ports are now actively working together to position themselves as key parts of the offshore wind energy supply chain, according to a new statement released by WindEurope at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 event in London.

It is an exciting time to be a part of offshore wind. The industry is maturing and costs are coming down. In a short space of time, over 3,600 turbines have now been installed in European waters, representing 12.6 GW of installed capacity. This is expected to reach 24.6 GW by 2020. Pierre Tardieu, WindEurope Chief Policy Officer commented: “Ports are playing a unique role in cost reduction and efficiency in offshore wind projects. In an industry where the number and technological dimensions of projects are... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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