DIW Econ said a key difference between the two countries' systems was that offshore network planning, construction and operations in Germany was performed by different parties, requiring greater coordination. A lack of competition and a fractured system of planning, construction and operations means Germany 's offshore grid system costs more than double the UK 's and is less efficient, according to a survey by Orsted. It said Germany 's offshore grid connection system cost € 35 ($ 35 ) per MWh, compared with the Germany 's €16 MWh, while inefficient regulation could cost Danish consumers € 40 extra. German developer DIW Econ , which conducted the study, said the UK 's competitive tender process streamlined costs and allowed "total optimisation of grid connection and wind farm".
A lack of competition and a fractured system of planning, construction and operations means Germany 's offshore grid system costs more than double the UK 's and is less efficient, according to a survey by Orsted. It said Germany 's offshore grid connection system cost € 35 ($ 35 ) per MWh, compared with the Germany 's €16 MWh, while inefficient regulation could cost Danish consumers € 40 extra. German developer DIW Econ , which conducted the study, said the UK 's competitive tender process streamlined costs and allowed "total optimisation of grid connection and wind farm".