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Why stop wind farms?

The US government, under the Trump administration, is paying RWE to cancel offshore wind projects. This decision reflects a shift towards an energy framework based on 'practicality' and away from 'expensive subsidies' for renewables, as stated by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. It suggests a preference for alternative energy investments, such as gas projects, which RWE is now free to pursue.

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US will pay German firm RWE $1.2bn to end offshore wind projects

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