Latin America remained its main source of revenue in renewables.

“Onshore wind remains under significant price pressure while offshore wind shows opportunities notably in Europe,” Alstom said.

The French industrial conglomerate’s first half started on April 1, and ended on September 30, 2013.

Sales in renewables went up slightly to €864m in the period from €856m a year earlier, driven by the execution of contracts in both hydro and wind in South and Central America, where sales surged 34% to €323m in the first half.

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