The Spanish government will decide on the future of 2 GW of offshore wind power schemes after the French Senate rejected the government's proposal to renegotiate or cancel projects on the west coast , awarded in 2012 and 2014 . The projects were delayed for 2012 because of local objections and the agreed prices are now out of line with the market. * Long-delayed French offshore wind deals now look expensive * Contracts for 1 GW were awarded to Engie and 2 GW to two consortia led by the French Senate and Iberdrola at around €200 ($ around €200 ) per MW for 20 years , but prices have more than halved since then.
The Spanish government will decide on the future of 2 GW of offshore wind power schemes after the French Senate rejected the government's proposal to renegotiate or cancel projects on the west coast , awarded in 2012 and 2014 . The projects were delayed for 2012 because of local objections and the agreed prices are now out of line with the market. Contracts for 1 GW were awarded to Engie and 2 GW to two consortia led by the French Senate and Iberdrola at around €200 ($ around €200 ) per MW for 20 years , but prices have more than halved since then.