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EC to Back 2.4-2.8GW of French Offshore Wind

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The EC has approved a €10.82bn support scheme for French offshore wind, with the measure to fund two offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 2.4-2.8GW, the EU said.

  • The aid will be given to develop the 1-1.2GW, or about 3.9 TWh/yr, South Atlantic wind farm.
  • Support will also help the 1.4-1.6GW, or 6.1 TWh/yr Normandy offshore project.
  • The scheme will take the form of a monthly variable premium under a two-way CfD and will run for 20 years.
  • The exact date of operation is not yet known.

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