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Enercon CEO: 'next three years crucial' to save European wind turbines as China and US pile on subsidies - Recharge

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Enercon CEO: 'next three years crucial' to save European wind turbines as China and US pile on subsidies | Recharge

Europe must create a level playing field and the right framework conditions for the wind industry in reaction to massive Chinese and US subsidies if it wants to keep domestic manufacturing, the fate of which will be decided within the next three years, Enercon CEO Jürgen Zeschky told Recharge.

Enercon CEO: 'next three years crucial' to save European wind turbines as China and US pile on subsidies

Continent must react to massive support from 'east and west' with auctions that attach value to 'Made in Europe' machines, says Enercon's Jürgen Zeschky

18 September 2023 12:19 GMT Updated 18 September 2023 12:27 GMT
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