The European wind power sector – like all industries – has been heavily buffeted by the impact of Covid-19 in 2020, riding out the pandemic’s first wave on a record €14.3bn ($16.8bn) in project finance raised through to June, but still likely to fall well short of forecasted build-out for the year – and facing a period in its history expected to be critical to its ongoing growth as the EU fleshes out its post-coronavirus economic recovery plans and Green New Deal.
'We must take collective responsibility for an energy transition that benefits the majority'
Despite the turmoil of Covid-19, newly appointed WindEurope chairman Philippe Kavafyan sees many reasons for optimism in the sector. In a far-ranging interview, he speaks to Darius Snieckus about fast-tracking project permitting, a culture of innovation and an 'inclusive transition' in the EU
15 October 2020 8:59 GMT
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25 October 2023 10:50 GMT
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