Giles Dickson: "Germany sets Example"

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The first onshore wind tender in Germany, under the reformed "EEG" renewable energy law, awarded 807 MW at an average price of EUR 57.1/MWh (weighted average) according to results announced on 19 May 2017.

Of the 70 successful bids, 65 came from community projects confirming the key role of citizens in the German energy transition model. Giles Dickson, WindEurope CEO, said: “Public engagement and the involvement of citizens is a key ingredient of a successful energy transition. We are delighted that the German wind sector is successfully handling the transition to the auctioning system, with a key role for community projects.“ The German results were announced 2 days after the 3 GW renewable energy tender in Spain where wind claimed nearly all... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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Germany, WindEurope, onshore, wind auction, tender