Experiences with Wind Energy Auctions

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Experience with wind energy auctions

In the course of the event "windrichtungen” (wind directions) of the Austrian Wind Energy Association IG Windkraft, Stefan Gsänger, Secretary General of the World Wind Energy Association WWEA and Stefan Schafferhofer, Director of the Business Unit Wind Energy of ELIN engines reported on the consistently negative experience with auctions in the wind sector. "After two years of disastrous experiences in Germany and other negative international examples, it must now be clear to everyone that auctions prevent wind energy expansion rather than promote it," notes Gsänger. Due to changes in the policy framework for wind power, Germany has sent a shockwave to the wind industry throughout Europe. Since 2017... ... More: Official Press Release WWEA / IG Windkraft

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