Newspaper Berlingske says Vestas' nine international banks – led by Nordea, Commerzbank and DNB – are keenly supportive of a proposed deal with Mitsubishi. The link-up could involve the Japanese giant taking a stake of up to 20% in the Danish company and teaming up for the development of its offshore business, based around the new V164 7MW turbine.

Vestas officials consulted by Recharge refused to comment on the report.

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