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Hexicon's floating offshore wind farm gets green light in CfD auction
Image: HexiconOfficial Press Release Hexicon:
Hexicon wins UK’s first ever CfD auction for floating offshore wind
Major stepping stone project TwinHub secures 15 year revenue support from UK Government for first floating offshore wind project in England and Wales.
Yesterday the UK Government confirmed that Hexicon AB’s TwinHub project in the Celtic Sea was successful in the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round (AR4). It has been awarded a CfD for its 32MW floating wind project at a strike price of £87.30/MWh (2012 real prices) taking the project a significant step closer to completion. “Floating offshore wind is set to play an important role in the UK’s energy system, contributing to the Government’s priorities for energy security and generation of cheap, renewable... ... More: Official Press Release Hexicon
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