Denmark Injects Billions Into Orsted, Sparking Political Backlash
US President Donald Trump's policies to limit offshore wind have stifled the company's ability to sell stakes in developments already in train. Orsted, which pioneered offshore wind, has now canceled more projects than any of its competitors including a huge site in the UK and two major farms in the US.
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