Spanish wind industry is playing catch-up

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WindEurope welcomes the 1.1 GW awarded to wind last week in the Spanish renewables auction. The figure adds to the nearly 3 GW wind won in the previous auction in May 2017.

According to the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), the installation of the projects accorded to wind this year (and in 2016) will translate into investments in excess of €4.5bn and the creation of 25,000-30,000 jobs during construction. “It is a positive signal for the wind industry, notably the Spanish supply chain,” said WindEurope Chief Policy Officer, Pierre Tardieu. “However, due to the four-year market standstill, we’re playing catch-up,” Tardieu added. “The Spanish government is trying to deploy in the next three years what should have been done... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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