Wind energy: EU could allow higher prices

The EU Commission is considering relaxing tendering rules for wind farms to protect the European wind industry from Chinese competition. The aim is to give more expensive European manufacturers an advantage over turbine producers that produce less sustainably or even benefit from unfair subsidies. Therefore, EU countries will be encouraged to consider non-financial criteria such as cybersecurity or recyclability when issuing tenders. This is according to the European Wind Energy Action Plan, presented by the Commission on Tuesday.