Vattenfall halts offshore wind project due to surging costs

Vattenfall has halted development of the 1.4GW Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm after seeing costs in the sector rise by up to 40% due to recent global events. Industry figures said the "shock news" should provide a "wake-up call" for ministers who must act now to ensure the success of upcoming Contracts for Difference auctions and prevent other low-carbon energy projects from suffering a similar fate. 

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