The upcoming tender for the 700MW Hollandse Kust 3 & 4 offshore zone is likely to be zero subsidy again, while an expected offshore auction in Poland will probably be for contracts for difference (CfDs), according to Vattenfall's wind power boss, Gunnar Groebler.

The Swedish utility is preparing to bid in the next Dutch tender, which is expected by the end of this year, as well as in an upcoming French offshore wind auction for the up-to 750MW Dunkirk zone.