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Swedish defence concerns choke Baltic wind ambitions
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Sweden’s recent decision to axe 32 GW of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea due to national defence concerns has seriously called into question Europe’s ambitious plans to develop offshore wind projects in that region. Reporting by: Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Christian Holtz, Energy Analyst, Merlin & Metis.
Otto Hill November 21, 2024 05:39 AM Delete
This is a surprising and significant decision from Sweden. While national defense is undoubtedly a priority, the cancellation of 32 GW of offshore wind capacity is a major setback for Europe's renewable energy goals, especially in the Baltic Sea region. ragdoll hit