US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
896 points by defrost 76 days ago www.bbc.com 874 comments

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The U.S. government is paying RWE $1.2 billion to stop offshore wind projects, highlighting a growing trend of canceling renewable energy initiatives amid political opposition. This move raises questions about the future of wind energy in America.

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