Wind Energy Sector Faces Margin Squeeze and Supply Chain Issues
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What happened
A survey of 650 wind energy component manufacturers and operators across 13 countries found the sector is navigating tight profit margins and rising operational expenditure. Supply chain disruptions were cited by 77 percent of respondents as having damaged project profitability in the past 18 months.
Why it matters
The industry is facing project delays and cancellations, such as Hornsea 4 and Ørsted’s Ocean Wind projects. Jotun noted that geopolitical instability is forcing operators to fundamentally restructure their supply chains.
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Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Denmark
country in Northern Europe and North America
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Jotun
Norwegian chemicals company
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