Last year, Siemens took 70% of the global offshore wind turbine market, and a whopping 81% in the first half of 2014.

Siemens’ outstanding figures are nothing new. More than six out of ten of all offshore turbines installed globally were built by Siemens.

But the German giant is now facing its stiffest competition in years, with rival companies pooling resources in a bid to gain market share.

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