RWE Innogy, EDP Renewables and Macquarie Capital have teamed up to bid in the upcoming Dutch offshore wind tender.
The “strategic partnership” will fight for the rights to build projects in the twin 350MW Borssele 1 and 2 zones, where competition kicks off later this year.
RWE Innogy chief executive Hans Bunting said: “The formation of this consortium is an important step on the way to participate in the upcoming tender process in the Netherlands.
“Macquarie Capital’s outstanding financial skills and strength and EDP Renewables offshore wind experience complement perfectly our knowledge and experience in the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms.”
Macquarie head of renewables Mark Dooley added: “Macquarie Capital has made a strong move into other European offshore wind markets and our long standing presence in the Dutch infrastructure and utilities markets positions us well for these projects.”
Macquarie will also act as financial advisor to the consortium.
The Dutch government will hold a series of 700MW tenders over the next five years. Initial awards at Borssele are due in summer.
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Image: RWE’s offshore pedigree includes the 576MW Gwynt y Mor off Wales (RWE)
