German tenders prompt Dutch to seek subsidy-free bids

摘要

The Netherlands minister of economic affairs Henk Kamp says he is seeking subsidy-free bids for both zones in the upcoming tender process for the Hollandse Kust offshore windfarm. In a letter to the House of Representatives on 28 June 2017, the minister said companies prepared to make zero-subsidy bids would be given the opportunity to bid for the projects first. "In this tender, market parties may submit a bid for the realisation of the windfarm without subsidies. In the event that this tender procedure fails to yield an acceptable bid, a tender procedure that includes subsidies will be started," said the minister.