Delays in grid expansion pose threat to offshore wind
Expected two-year delay for multiple offshore grid connection systems in the German North Sea.
The offshore wind industry faces a potential setback as authorities announce delays of up to two years for multiple offshore grid connection systems in the German North Sea. The warning raises concerns about meeting legally agreed-upon expansion goals and introduces an element of uncertainty into the entire value chain, warns Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of BWO...
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Bid Director Offshore Wind at bp
11moI think the title is slightly over-dramatic. Yes, a couple grid connections and connecting wind farms ( 4 to be precise) will be delayed by up to 2 years. But is that a threat to the entire offshore wind industry as the title suggests?! No, it is a bump in the road and only shows the epic challenge of the supply industry and the TSOs responsible for building the connections. So, stay calm ;-)
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11moThanks for sharing