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2018 Wind Power Market

The wind power industry continues to push for recognition as a viable energy player with the industry moving to bigger turbines and improved economics. Price pressure, however, is still an issue. The result is more consolidation as  competitors force down prices in a race for market share. Yet the good news is that cost of…

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The wind power industry continues to push for recognition as a viable energy player with the industry moving to bigger turbines and improved economics. Price pressure, however, is still an issue. The result is more consolidation as competitors force down prices in a race for market share. Yet the good news is that cost of onshore wind production could almost halve by 2040, and new markets in emerging countries will attract increased investment.

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