“Consolidation is taking place and that’s not a bad thing,” said Nauen in response to a question from Recharge, adding: “If you look at something like the MHI-Vestas joint venture it is a strong combination with offshore turbine knowledge.”

“I don’t think that this process will lead to a very low number of companies in the sector,” says Nauen, adding: “We need a balance between standardisation and size, and competition.”

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