Industry analysts queued up to hail GE Renewable Energy’s launch of the 12MW Haliade-X as boosting competition in the sector and aiding the ongoing drive to reduce cost-of-energy – but one that also poses questions for all OEMs active in the sector, including GE itself.

Ole Bigum Nielsen, chief operating officer for consultancy K2 Management, told Recharge: “We see the introduction as a very positive sign for offshore wind, as it truly cements the potential of the industry.