"The problem with Europe’s ageing wind farms"
-Manufacturers, developers face financial struggles
-Not substituting older wind turbines for new ones threatens EU renewable energy goals
-NIMBY, ecological worries & regulation mismatch add to the problem

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https://www.ft.com/content/7f742d23-673b-47d3-9ce9-64fa5d322abe

The problem with Europe’s ageing wind farms

As thousands of turbines near retirement, owners must decide whether to invest in upgrades or walk away from a vital source of clean energy