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Will France need Chinese turbines to make its floating offshore wind tender viable?

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Will France need Chinese turbines to make first floating offshore wind tender viable?

The winning bid in France’s first floating offshore wind tender might only be economically viable with the use of cheaper Chinese turbines, analysis firm Aegir Insights has warned after Elicio and BayWa’s low bid “sent shockwaves through the industry”.

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