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Wind energy: Chinese competition growing

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. But Europe's wind energy industry is in crisis, with Chinese suppliers now pushing into the market. Is there a threat of another debacle like the one in the solar industry?

By Nico Beckert

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China's wind industry heads for the global market

Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses problems for Europe's energy supply. One hope rests on the expansion of wind energy. Chinese suppliers of wind turbines are offering to supply on a grand scale. This brings back memories of the photovoltaic debacle. But the European wind industry is better prepared than the solar industry was.

By Nico Beckert