Europe may have stable weather until October. But not everyone is happy

The high pressure system that brought record temperatures to parts of Europe this summer and blocked wind from blowing through the region looks set to last until October, potentially limiting returns for wind-farm operators from SSE Plc to Ørsted AS.
Photo: Westar Energy
Photo: Westar Energy
BY BLOOMBERG NEWS, Rachel Morison

Wind generation was 20 percent below average last month, according to weather data company Vaisala OYJ. In parts of Europe like Scotland, wind speeds have been reduced throughout 2018, according to a report published Tuesday. It also found electricity production from solar farms has risen.

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