Netherlands commits €4.8 billion and new bird rules to revive offshore wind

Birds and offshore wind

The Netherlands has committed up to €4.758 billion in offshore wind subsidies after a failed auction last year highlighted the growing financial challenges facing developers.

New rules have also been introduced, including a regulation that turbines are switched off during times of bird migration.

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